Principles of Dementia Care Level 3

Course Content

Course Introduction – Principles of Dementia Care Level 3
What is Dementia?
Types of Dementia
Communication Techniques
Supporting Families
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
MCA Applicability
Non-Emergent Situations
Schwehr’s Three Questions
The 5 Principles of the Mental Capacity Act
The Two-Stage Test
The Four-Stage Test
Person-centred Care
Ensuring Person-centred Care
Integrated Care Coordination
Planning Person-Centred Care
Assessing Risk
Promoting Wellbeing
Access and Review of Care Plans
Complaints
Ensuring Safety
Communication Needs and Preferences
Communication Barriers
Communication Best Practices
Adapting Communication
Good and Poor Practices
Reasonable Adjustments
Additional Legislation
Dementia Care Rules
Diversity in Care
Working with Patient’s Families
Helping Families through Difficult Times
Communicating with the Patient
Managing Difficult Behaviour
Therapeutic Activities
Medications
Quiz – Principles of Dementia Care Level 3