This workshop is designed for enhanced practice learners and those in roles where they can positively influence care practices within their service.
Based on the train-the-trainer model, this session brings together key aged care training staff from various providers to:
- Deepen understanding of evidence-based approaches to changed behaviour in people living with dementia.
- Build knowledge of facilitating effective training sessions within their own organisations.
- Build confidence in using the Changed Behaviour (CB) Toolkit as a resource for training and practice.
Be equipped to support ongoing learning and promote consistent, person-centred responses to changed behaviour across their teams.
Suitable for people working in:
Organisational training roles in Residential Aged Care, Community Care and Respite Care Settings.
About the workshop
- Small-group learning (maximum 20 people per workshop).
- Delivered by an expert trainer with extensive experience in dementia care.
- Covers theory and practice with hands-on activities.
- Runs from 9am to 3.30pm.
- Completely free to attend.
Includes
- 1 day (6.5 hours) of engaging face-to-face learning on changed behaviour in dementia.
- Workbook and notes.
- Morning tea and lunch.
What you’ll learn
- The Brain and Dementia – Understand how dementia affects brain function and how these changes impact the person’s behaviour and communication.
- Changed Behaviour – Explore what changed behaviour is, why it occurs, and the underlying factors that may contribute to it
- Managing Changed Behaviour – Learn how to apply evidence-based approaches and tools so the team responds effectively, distress is reduced and the quality of life of the person living with dementia is enhanced.
- Using the Changed Behaviour Toolkit & facilitation skills – Gain confidence in facilitating short training sessions using the Changed Behaviour Toolkit in your workplace to support ongoing staff learning.
Continuing Professional Development
5.5 hours