Best practice in dementia care: a six part study course for health care assistants
| Organisation | The Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling |
| Type of resource | Learning and training packs |
| Date accredited | 21/09/2010 |
| Accredited until | 21/09/2013 |
| Specialism | Older people |
| Title of resource | Best practice in Dementia Care: A six part study course for Health Care Assistants |
| Synopsis | A six part study course on dementia, aiming to help participants develop existing skills and gain new knowledge and understanding that will improve their caring of people with dementia. |
| Link to website | http://dementia.stir.ac.uk/training |
| Contact name | Lynsey Manson |
| Telephone number | 01786 467740 |
| Contact email | lynsey.manson@stir.ac.uk |
Summary
This study course for health care assistants (HCAs) involves participants completing a set of six self study booklets.
Each booklet is designed to help understanding and encourage responding to individuals with dementia in a person centred way. They come in a self study format with set questions which link with aspects of practice
At the end of each booklet a reflective exercise is available which requires a written answer.
This course aims to help the HCA:
- develop existing skills
- gain new knowledge and understanding
- improve their caring of people with dementia.
This knowledge will empower learners, increase confidence and encourage reflective practice.
We will train a senior member of your team to become a facilitator. They will support the HCA in developing reflective practice, lead discussions and deliver the course material over six months back in the workplace, with our regular support. Once trained this facilitator will be registered with us and can go on to train further groups of staff.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this training learners will be able to:
- exhibit a greater understanding of dementia and its impact upon individuals
- engage in reflective evaluation of caring interventions and change practice accordingly
- understand a person centred approach to care
- demonstrate evidence-based interventions
- demonstrate a more expansive use of communication skills when interacting and understanding the needs of people with dementia
- recognise the role of the carer/family, their needs and the support networks.
Study hours: 60 over the six month period.
Download the Dementia - A six part study course for health care assistants flyer (262 KB) [see how to access PDF files] from the University of Stirling website.