This education activity attracts 11.75 hours of 
Continuing Professional Development, as per
The College of Nursing CPD Program
PURPOSE (Residential & Community)
This course reviews the essential knowledge and skills required for a practical Person Centred approach to caring for clients with dementia. The course also focuses on strategies to train staff and family carers in understanding dementia and its impact and to use this knowledge to contribute to the development and implementation of effective care plans.
Topics Covered
Residential
- Over view of Dementia and Framework for leading teams in the practical application of person-centred care
- Non – Pharmacological Interventions to care for people with Dementia
- Problem- Solving Approach to Managing Behaviours of Concern.
Community
- Over view of Dementia and Framework for leading teams in the practical application of person-centred care
- Non – Pharmacological Interventions to care for people with Dementia
- Problem- Solving Approach to Managing Behaviours of Concern.
Target Audience
Residential
- Senior staff in Residential Care Services
- Team Leaders,
- Registered Nurses,
- Care Managers.
Community
- Senior staff in Community Care Services Care Coordinators,
- Team Leaders
DATES
22/06/2010 Mid North Coast – Coffs Harbour
29/06/2010 Far North Coast
24/08/2010 Far South Coast
21/09/2010 Hunter
12/10/2010 Illawarra
26/10/2010 Riverina
09/11/2010 New England
| INVESTMENT FOR ONE DAY PER PARTICIPANT (GST incl) | |
| Members | $ 271.00 |
| Non-members | $ 311.00 |
