Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training – ONLINE
October 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
| $75Training 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: (you have to attend both days to complete the training)
Tuesdays – October 19 and 26 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
COST: $75
Registration is required
