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This learning package includes registration for the Dementia Care for Healthcare Workers microcredential as well as U-First!® and Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®). Conveniently packaged together to provide healthcare professionals looking to start a new career, or refresh existing skills, an in-depth learning experience to provide quality person-centered care.
Designed by Ontario Tech University and the top organizations in healthcare, the Dementia Care for Healthcare Workers microcredential has been developed to address the dementia-specific skills gap. To increase the competency of new healthcare graduates and reaffirm current healthcare workers’ dementia care competencies, our subject matter experts have developed a comprehensive learning experience to prepare healthcare workers for this rewarding specialty.
Learn about the latest dementia care best practices from industry experts and network with sector professionals.
This unique 9-module pathway provides interhealth professionals with thorough practical training to excel in long-term care settings.
Module 1 – Relational Communication &. Person-centered Care
Module 2 – Combating Aging & Dementia-Related Stigma
Module 3 – Elder Abuse Prevention
Module 4 – Understanding & Management of Responsive Behaviors
Module 5 – Cognitive Assessment Tools
Module 6 – Self-Care for Dementia Care Workers
Module 7 – Palliative Care for Persons with Dementia
Module 8 – Crisis Intervention and Resolution
Module 9 – Cognitive Stimulation & Rehabilitation
Developed by Ontario Tech University with their partners, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and Alzheimer Society of Durham Region.
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