U-First! Online is offered on the e-learning platform Alzeducate.  It is a 3 week course with a blended format.  Activities are released on a weekly basis and learners can self direct their learning provided all activities are completed by the end of the week.  There is also a live mandatory 1 hour webinar that learners must attend during week 3 of the course.  There will be 2 time options that learners can choose from. 

U-First!® is a training program that helps non-registered health care providers develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment.

•  Understand that there can be many reasons why you might see behaviour changes in the person
•  Flag the possible changes that you may see when you are supporting the person
•  Interact in a new way with both skill and a common understanding of dementia and other cognitive impairments
•  Reflect and report on not only new behaviours you may see in the person you are supporting but also share your   strategies and tips with the team
•  Support the person and their care partners in everyday activities
•  Know that you are part of an important Team in caring for the person

Training date: February 13 to March 6

Webinars on March 2  (12:00 pm and 8:00 pm)

COST: $80

To register: http://www.alzeducate.ca/course/view.php?id=221