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Events for Health-care Professionals

30 Nov

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for health care professionals) – Zoom

2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00

Training 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: Thursday, November 30th from 9:00am to 5:00pm

(You must attend the full day to complete the training)
 
Cost: $85 (cost of shipping materials included)
(Please enter your complete address including apartment number if applicable when you register. We will mail you the course materials ahead of time)
 
 
Training will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.

Registration deadline is Thursday, November 16th, 2023

 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for health care professionals) – Zoom2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00
28 Nov

U-First! for Healthcare Providers – 2658 Eglinton Ave. E

2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00

U-First!® for Healthcare Providers supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments.  U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal.  The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices.  It sets the stage for common knowledge, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners), and a comprehensive approach to care.
 
This program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary, rehabilitation and social service staff, activationists, nurses, and health care students).
 
We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. 
 
 
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 28th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
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

Registration deadline is Friday, November 24th, 2023
 
U-First! for Healthcare Providers – 2658 Eglinton Ave. E2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00
25 Nov

U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00

U-First!® for Healthcare Providers supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to make lifelong learning a goal. The vision is to provide every member of the care team with consistent education on key skills and best care practices. It sets the stage for common knowledge, language for communicating with all members of the care team (including informal care partners), and a comprehensive approach to care.
 
This program is for personal support workers and other front-line health care workers (including dietary, rehabilitation and social service staff, activationists, nurses, and health care students).
 
We highly recommend that you take Dementia Foundations prior to registering to this course. 
 
 
Date and Time:  
Saturday, November 25th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
Cost: $85 (cost of shipping materials included)
(Please enter your complete address including apartment number if applicable when you register, we will mail you the course materials ahead of time)
 
 
Program is presented using Zoom. Registration is required.

Registration deadline is Sunday November 12th, 2023
 
U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-09-25T21:17:44-04:00
25 Nov

Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Healthcare Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W

2023-09-25T21:17:43-04:00
 
PRE-REQUISITE:
You must be a FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER and have attended either:
1. U-FIRST for Health Care Professionals
OR
2. Dementia 101 series on Alzeducate OR Dementia 101: Overview of Alzheimer Disease and other Dementia (check events calendar for dates)
 
Description:
This training program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge of frontline staff in caring for people with dementia using a palliative care approach. This program focuses on promoting quality of life and comfort for individuals living with dementias and their families, with particular emphasis on late stage and end of life. Participants will explore their own beliefs around dying and how it impacts care as well as examine what a palliative care approach means through a dementia lens.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Define palliative care including its values and principles
  • Describe dementia as a terminal illness and its symptoms in late/end of life stages
  • Relate concepts of culture, spirituality and communication and their significance in delivering person-centered care
  • List some of the non-pharmacological strategies/therapies that provide comfort and support quality of life in advanced and end of life dementia
  • Define advanced care planning in the context of dementia
 

Date and Time: Saturday, November 25 from 9:00am to 4:00pm 

 
Program will be presented in-person at Alzheimer Society of Toronto office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave. W. 16th Floor, Toronto, M4R 1K8
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)
 
 
Registration is required.


Registration deadline is Monday, November 20th, 2023
 
Palliative Care in Dementia Program (for Healthcare Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W2023-09-25T21:17:43-04:00
16 Nov

U-First! ® Advanced for Health Care Professionals – Zoom

2023-09-25T21:17:41-04:00

U-First!® Advanced is a new education program for health care staff  who provide direct care, who have already taken U-First!®  and want to enhance their skills and ability to apply the U-First!® Framework. 
 
This 6 hour education program will help you to:

  • Deepen your understanding and ability to apply the U-First! Framework
  • Improve collaboration among all members of the team, including care partners
  • Increase the wellbeing of people experiencing behaviour changes
  • Reduce stress and increase job satisfaction for you and for others on the team


Date and Time: Thursday, November 16 and 23 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

(You must attend both sessions in order to receive a certficiate)
 
Cost: $85 (cost of shipping materials included)
Training will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required. 
Please enter your complete address including apartment number (if applicable) when you register. We will mail you the course materials ahead of time.
 
 
Eligibility Criteria:
1) Must be currently in a healthcare role supporting people experiencing behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment in a team setting (i.e. LTC, retirement home, Adult Day Program etc.)
2) Must have previously taken part in a U-First!® Basics for Healthcare Providers or U-First!® Online course. It must be at least 6 months or more ago that the course was taken, to allow participants to have had the chance to practice the U-First!® framework.
 
 
Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the training requirements.
 
Deadline for registration is Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
 
U-First! ® Advanced for Health Care Professionals – Zoom2023-09-25T21:17:41-04:00
11 Nov

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom

2023-09-25T21:17:41-04:00

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.

By the end of this 3 hour course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Person-Centered Care
  • Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
  • Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
  • Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

Workshop will be presented using Zoom. Registration is required.

 

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – Zoom2023-09-25T21:17:41-04:00
7 Nov

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 3 – Oral Care in Dementia – ALZeducate

2023-09-25T21:17:40-04:00
 

Learn the importance of oral health in overall wellbeing & health, best practice guidelines and practical strategies for providing oral care in each stage of dementia.

For Frontline Healthcare Providers working in Long Term Care


To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Create an Account/Login

Step 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation.

Step 3: Enrol in the webinar

 

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 3 – Oral Care in Dementia – ALZeducate2023-09-25T21:17:40-04:00
7 Nov

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W

2023-09-25T21:17:40-04:00

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.

By the end of this 3 hour course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Person-Centered Care
  • Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
  • Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
  • Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

Workshop will be presented In-person. Registration is required.

Address: 20 Eglinton Ave. W. 16th Floor, Toronto, M4R 1K8
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, across the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)

 

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave. W2023-09-25T21:17:40-04:00
1 Nov

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. E

2023-09-25T21:17:39-04:00

Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.

This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with dementia.

By the end of this 3 hour course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe Person-Centered Care
  • Describe general aspects of aging, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
  • Interpret how changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease will affect all aspects of an individual’s life
  • Recognize that challenging behaviour is responsive behaviour
  • Recall services and programs offered by the local Alzheimer Society for professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners

Learners are highly encouraged to take this course before registering for U-First! Basics or Palliative care to enhance the learning experience.

 

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 1st from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: This is an in-person workshop at our AST Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, M1K 2S3


Registration is required

Registration deadline is Friday, October 27th, 2023

 

Dementia Foundations (for Health Care Professionals) – 2658 Eglinton Ave. E2023-09-25T21:17:39-04:00
31 Oct

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 – Communicating with Families – ALZeducate

2023-09-25T21:17:39-04:00

Recognize different ways in which communication occurs, the importance of validating feelings, and learn strategies that support communication with the family members of people living with dementia.

For Frontline Healthcare Providers working in Long Term Care



To REGISTER: Go to our online learning site at www.alzeducate.ca

Step 1: Create an Account/Login

Step 2: Select Education and then select the intended audience of the presentation.

Step 3: Enrol in the webinar

 

Working in Long Term Care Series: Session 2 – Communicating with Families – ALZeducate2023-09-25T21:17:39-04:00
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