Dementia Care for Healthcare Workers was developed to enable the competency development of new graduates and skills re-training of healthcare providers working with patients with dementia and other memory-loss conditions. Ontario Tech University and subject matter experts from top healthcare organizations have developed a comprehensive learning experience to prepare healthcare workers for this rewarding specialty.
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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