Dementia Care

This study day is designed to prepare/update carers who are working in all categories of health care and who care for vulnerable adults/clients, or may need to take action while caring for clients with Tracheotomy. The day is suitable for registered and unregistered carers, who in the course of their work assist clients/residents with their activities of daily living. The content of the day is also suitable for both registered and unregistered carers who may need to maintain a safe environment in an emergency care setting until suitable help arrives.

The study day will be facilitated by Lecturers/Trainers who work in both Higher Education/University and Clinical Practice.

This study day fulfills the principles of the Common Induction Standards 2005 (CISi) and would be ideal for updating existing staff and for equipping new staff members with the skills they require to work safely in a health care environment.

This study day fulfills the requirements of Skills for Care;
Knowledge Set (January 2010).

Content of the Study Day:

- Dementia – what it is and is not
- Types of dementia
- The symptoms of dementia
- The effects of dementia
- How dementia progresses
- Stages of dementia
- The role of the carer
- Appropriate care responses
- Promoting independence
- Life history, activities etc
- Care planning
- Risk assessment
- Practical issues
- Management of adverse events (errors or incidents) in the caring of clients with dementia
- Reporting adverse reactions/situations

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Cost of Day Course - £60 (introduction offer - reduced from £90)