Dementia Awareness (Virtual Reality Experience)
Suitable for Nurses and Carers working within healthcare establishments. This course provides 3.5 hours of certifiable CPD
- 4 hours
Introduction
This half-day course is both theoretical and practical in nature and explores the background, signs and symptoms and emerging practises in dementia care, covering;
- What is dementia?
- Types of dementia
- Statistics and prevalence
- Communication and cognitive challenges
- Nutrition, mobility and hygiene
- Impact on the person and family
- Techniques used to manage the condition
- Supporting family and friends
- Medications used in dementia
- Side effects of medications
- Tailoring the environment
- Planning for the future
Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of practical tools provided to support the independence of people living with dementia, such as nutritional/eating aids, mobility/stability aids and technological advancements in dementia care.
Course Outcome
The learned content of this course is certificated by the CPD for Health & Care Accreditation Scheme and adds 3.5 hours of CPD to the candidates’ portfolio.
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