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24 Sep

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E

2024-07-15T21:16:56-04:00

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:

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
 
 
Training will be presented In-Person. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 19th, 2024

 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E2024-07-15T21:16:56-04:00
19 Sep

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave. East – Special Funding

2024-07-15T21:16:52-04:00

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:  
Thursday, September 19th from 9:00am to 4:00pm 

Cost: Free
Thanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you.
 
 
Program is presented In-Person at the Mid Scarborough Hub.
Location: 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3
 
 
 
Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Monday, September 16th, 2024
 
U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave. East – Special Funding2024-07-15T21:16:52-04:00
13 Sep

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W – Special Funding

2024-07-15T21:16:47-04:00

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:  
Friday, September 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm 

Cost: Free
Thanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you.
 
 
Program is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.
Location: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 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 Tueday, September 10th, 2024
 
U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W – Special Funding2024-07-15T21:16:47-04:00
7 Sep

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W – Special Funding

2024-07-15T21:16:41-04:00

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, September 7th from 9:00am to 4:00pm 

Cost: Free
Thanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you.
 
 
Program is presented In-Person at our AST Head Office.
Location: 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 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 Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
 
U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W – Special Funding2024-07-15T21:16:41-04:00
13 Aug

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W

2024-07-15T21:16:29-04:00

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:

Tuesday, August 13th 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 our Alzheimer Society of Toronto head office.
Address: 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor, Toronto
(Northwest corner of Yonge and Eglinton, accross the street from Yonge and Eglinton subway station. Our office tower is to the left of Metro Grocery)
 

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, August 8th, 2024

 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 20 Eglinton Ave W2024-07-15T21:16:29-04:00
30 Jul

U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave East – Special Funding

2024-07-15T21:16:22-04:00

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, July 30th from 9:00am to 4:00pm 

Cost: Free
Thanks to funding provided through our Unforgettable Gala Fund A Need, we are able to provide this training at no cost to you.
 
 
Program is presented In-Person at the Mid Scarborough Hub.
Location: 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, M1K 2S3

Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Thursday, July 25th, 2024
 
U-First! (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave East – Special Funding2024-07-15T21:16:22-04:00
17 Jul

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E

2024-07-15T21:16:15-04:00

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:

Wednesday, July 17th 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 our AST Mid Scarborough Hub.
Address: 2660 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto, ON
 
 
Training will be presented In-Person. Registration is required.
Registration deadline is Sunday, July 14th, 2024

 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Health Care Professionals) – 2660 Eglinton Ave E2024-07-15T21:16:15-04:00
HEAD OFFICE

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

20 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 (16th floor)

OPEN Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, CLOSED Sat-Sun

SATELLITE OFFICE

Mid-Scarborough Hub

2658 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3

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