Content
2 modules
Rating
Course length
3 hours
Instructor
Sharon Gibson
Price
$24.00 USD
Description
This course is NOT approved for CCLD Administrator renewal CEUs.
Caring for individuals with dementia requires a deep understanding of their unique needs, along with empathy, patience, and specialized techniques.
This course provides insight into person-centered care, the progression of dementia, effective communication methods, and hands-on strategies such as the "Best Friends Approach" and the "Validation Method." This course also discusses creating a dementia-friendly environment, promoting independence, managing daily activities, and ensuring resident safety.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand person-centered care to treat residents as individuals, showing respect, dignity, and empathy.
- Focus on what matters most to each person when planning their care.
- Help residents with tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and moving safely.
- Encourage independence whenever possible.
- Create a safe and comfortable environment.
- Use positive approaches to handle behaviors like wandering or agitation.
- Provide activities that residents enjoy and can successfully participate in.
- Understand the regulations for caring for residents with dementia.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Staff Certificate of Completion.
Learning credits
Hr.
3.0
1.
Strategies for Support and Success
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Dementia: Strategies for Support and Success Quiz
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