Gentle Persuasive Approaches is training designed so front-line healthcare staff can gain a better understanding of individual behaviours to respond effectively and appropriately in a workplace setting. They will learn suitable and respectful protective techniques to use in situations of risk.
24
Sep
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-15T21:16:56-04:00Training 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:
Tuesday, September 24th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
Cost: $80
This is an In-Person workshop at the Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2660 Eglinton Ave East, Scarborough, ON
Address: 2660 Eglinton Ave East, Scarborough, ON
Training will be presented In-Person. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 19th, 2024