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Dementia

Gain a basic awareness of dementia and how to communicate with sufferers.

Course Introduction


This course is designed to give staff a basic awareness of dementia.

Price available on request
Course Length: 3 Hours
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Course Objectives


  • Gain an understanding of dementia.
  • Gain an understanding of the different kinds of dementia.
  • Gain an understanding of the symptoms of dementia.
  • Gain an understanding of communication within dementia.
Your Instructor

Gillian Buxton


After graduating from University Gillian taught outdoor education for over 10 years and since 1999 she has worked at the Community of St Anthony and St Elias, an organisation which works to promote the independence of service users, mostly from the mental health sector, all of a very challenging nature. She has worked as both Support Worker, Registered Manager and Training Manager. She qualified as a General Services Association Tutor in January 2004 and a NUCO First Aid Instructor in 2014.

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Venue


Our Onsite Training Suite

Insurance


Fully Insured

Certification


Care Certificate Standard 9

The training is really good here, that’s one of the best things about this company they ensure that we develop the right skills. Its great!

Quote from Staff Member in Belvedere’s CQC inspection report April 2016.

Other Courses


First Aid at Work

This is a comprehensive 3-day course covering a wide range of first aid emergencies.

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Basic Life Support

Learn Basic Life Support (BLS) and safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

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Conflict Resolution

A course providing the basis for working with individuals with challenging behaviour.

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For more information about The Community, our facilities or training programmes, get in touch today.

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Email: enquiries@comae.org.uk.
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