Dementia: The Essentials of Person-Centered Care (Basic Level)

Give learners the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide quality care to persons living with Dementia

As leaders in our field of care, we have been selected to offer training courses in collaboration with the Social Service Institute and City of Glasgow College, UK.

Skillsfuture course fee subsidies of up to 70% are available to eligible applicants. Applicants will be redirected to the Social Service Institute website to register for the course.

Course Overview

This course aims to give learners the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide quality care to persons living with Dementia. This will be achieved through self-directed e-learning, team based learning and an opportunity to apply their knowledge through the practicum sessions at The Salvation Army Peacehaven.

Learners will learn about the impact of Dementia on the person and their caregivers, how to recognize the needs of persons living with Dementia, and how to use a person-centered approach to providing care. Learners will be able to improve their interactions with persons living with dementia, identify triggers for behaviours of concern and enable persons living with Dementia to lead a meaningful life. The Palliative care approach will also be introduced as well as the importance of self-care for caregivers.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Describe the impact of Dementia on the individual and their caregivers.
Explain the Person-centered care approach
Demonstrate effective communication skills with Persons living with Dementia
Identify behaviours of concern in Persons living with Dementia
Develop an individualized care plan to enhance the quality of life of persons living with Dementia

Who Should Attend This Training?

Anyone with an interest in understanding dementia

- Including the general public, volunteers and service operators.

Health and Social Care Professionals:

- Such as, Social Work Associates, Social Service Assistants, Volunteer Executives, Care staff, patient Service Associates, therapy Assistants and other staff working in Community care, Dementia Care and Social Service professions.

Entry Requirements

A pass in N/O/A level English (or equivalent)

OR

Be able to listen, speak, read, and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 4 and be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 4

Learners who do not meet the entry requirements may still apply and will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Mode of Delivery

This training will be conducted via Asynchronous e-Learning and face-to-face training in the classroom.

e-Learning can be undertaken at the learner’s own pace, but must be completed before the start of classroom training. The e-learning will take approximately 12 hours.

The duration of the classroom training will be 8 hours.

This course includes 3 days of practicum training which will be undertaken at The Salvation Army Peacehaven. These sessions will allow learners to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt in a real life setting.

Assessment will be in the form of an oral presentation which will be conducted one week after the last practicum training session.

Certification

Learners who pass the assessment will be awarded with an electronic Certificate of Achievement awarded by Social Service Institute in collaboration with The Salvation Army Peacehaven Jade Circle Acaredemy and City of Glasgow College, UK.

Course Fees

Total Course Fee (GST inclusive): $2883.60

After SSG Funding (GST Inclusive): $865.08

Skillsfuture Singapore will subsidise up to 70% of course fees for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders. Terms and conditions apply.