GPA is an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. Designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across healthcare sectors, GPA is delivered as four modules over a 7.5-hour day.
The session is evidence-based, interactive and practical. GPA Certified Coaches guide participants to fully understand responsive behaviours in order to be able to respond effectively and appropriately in a workplace setting. GPA also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection technique for use in situations of risk.
Learning Objectives
By taking this course you will learn:
- Information about dementia and person-centred care
- How the disease process relates to a person’s behavioural response
- How to apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Suitable and respectful protective techniques to use in situations of risk
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Upcoming Sessions
Mon
18
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W
December 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Jan
16
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W
January 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Feb
03
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W
February 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST