Dementia Care Training 101: Online

The Dementia Care Training program created by Alzheimer Society of PEI provides access to virtual on-demand education about best practices in dementia care for all healthcare providers.

Whether you are an administrative support staff, a manager or coordinator, or you provide clinical or front line direct care to clients, this training has something for you. Expanding your knowledge about dementia and best practices in care techniques will give you the skills to provide an enhanced patient experience, can improve your interactions with patients and families, and reduce stress.

You will have 6 weeks to complete DCT 101 and an additional 6 weeks to complete DCT 102.

Dementia Care Training 101: Essentials of Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

With weekly modules and discussions, you will learn about Alzheimer’s and other dementias: the different types, their impact on the brain and day to day functioning, the progression of illness, changes in communication and behaviour, person centred language, the importance of support for families, and services offered by ASPEI. Includes certification in U-FIRST & DCT 101.

For: Administrative staff, managers/coordinators, Clinical & direct care staff

Hours: 2 hrs/week for 6 weeks + one 1-Hour Live Webinar on February 26, 3-4pm.

We look forward to working with you on your learning journey!

*Discounted group rates are possible. Please contact society@alzpei.ca for more information.

Visit our eventbrite page to register for DCT 102:

Dementia Care Training 102: Advanced Fundamentals of Care

Expands into the advanced theoretical knowledge and hands on skills needed to provide front-line high quality dementia care. These modules have their foundations in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, Dementiability, and includes considerations for LGBTQ2S+ approaches to care. There is a strong emphasis on techniques to foster positive interactions between providers and persons living with dementia, including responsive behaviour applications and supports. Includes certification in DCT 102.

For: Managers/coordinators, Clinical, & direct care staff

Hours: 1 hour/week for 6 weeks + 3-Hour in-person session for practicum and certification