| Course Name |
Dementia Care Essentials |
| Course Provider |
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services |
| Course Code |
85507 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Palliative Care and End of Life |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dublin |
| Course Content |
Course Objectives
This 2 day course will provide an opportunity for nurses, health care assistants and social care staff to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide holistic care and develop a therapeutic relationship with the person with dementia. |
| Learning Outcomes |
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this programme participants will be able to
• Recognise the anatomy and physiology of the brain.
• Name the main types of dementia.
• Describe person centred care and appreciate how the care envir...
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this programme participants will be able to
• Recognise the anatomy and physiology of the brain.
• Name the main types of dementia.
• Describe person centred care and appreciate how the care environment, carer attitudes and behaviours influence the person with dementia.
• Understand the need to focus on the retained abilities of the person with dementia.
• Identify interventions, which enhance the quality of life and the quality of care for people with dementia.
• Understand the different types of communication and the role of communication in addressing behaviour that is challenging to staff.
Faculty
• Cecilia Craig, MSc, BSN, RPN, RGN, Nurse Tutor, Dementia Services Information and Development Centre, St. James’s Hospital.
• Arnel Kidpalos, MSc, H. Dip Gerontology, BSN, RGN, RNT, Nurse Tutor, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services
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| Methods of Assessment |
Accreditation(s)
An Bord Altranais Category 1 Approval with 12 CEUs from An Bord Altranais (Nursing Board) |
| Course Fee |
€190.00 |
| Target Audience |
Target Audience
All health and social care staff |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
4, 5 April 2017
17, 18 October 2017 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Further Enquiries |
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services,
Harold's Cross, Dublin 6w.
Tel: +353 (0)1 406 8700 |
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