Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals) – 2658 Eglinton Ave E
October 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
| $80Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
- Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk
Date and Time: October 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $80
Location: This is an in-person workshop at our AST Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, M1K 2S3
Registration is required
