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18 Dec

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W

2023-10-04T12:32:54-04:00

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: Decemeber 18 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COST: $80
 
Location: This is an in-person workshop at our AST 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, December 14th, 2023
 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W2023-10-04T12:32:54-04:00
30 Nov

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

2023-10-04T12:32:52-04:00

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) – Zoom2023-10-04T12:32:52-04:00
28 Nov

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

2023-10-04T12:32:52-04:00

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: 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. E2023-10-04T12:32:52-04:00
25 Nov

U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-10-04T12:32:51-04:00

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 – Zoom2023-10-04T12:32:51-04:00
16 Nov

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

2023-10-04T12:32:49-04:00

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 – Zoom2023-10-04T12:32:49-04:00
21 Oct

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

2023-10-04T12:32:46-04:00

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, October 21st 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
 
U-First! for Healthcare Providers – 2658 Eglinton Ave. E2023-10-04T12:32:46-04:00
19 Oct

U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom

2023-10-04T12:32:46-04:00

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. 
 

Training date and time: Thursday, October 19 and 26 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
(You must attend both sessions in order to receive a certficiate)
 
Cost: $80 plus $5 shipping cost for materials = $85 total
 
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. 
 
U-First! for Healthcare Providers – Zoom2023-10-04T12:32:46-04:00
17 Oct

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals) – 2658 Eglinton Ave E

2023-10-04T12:32:45-04:00

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: October 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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
 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals) – 2658 Eglinton Ave E2023-10-04T12:32:45-04:00
12 Oct

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W

2023-10-04T12:32:44-04:00

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: October 12 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COST: $80
 
Location: This is an in-person workshop at our AST 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.
 
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training (for Healthcare Professionals)- 20 Eglinton Ave W2023-10-04T12:32:44-04:00
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