Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (In-Person Session)

Course Description:

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) is a dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. Designed for interdisciplinary staff across healthcare sectors, GPA is delivered in-person, over a 7 hour day.

The session is evidence-based, interactive and practical. Two GPA Certified Coaches guide participants to re-frame challenging behaviours to be interpreted as self-protective or responsive behaviours occurring as a result of unmet needs. Participants are encouraged to assess the meaning behind behaviour and work alongside the person with dementia. GPA also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection technique for use in situations of risk.

GPA is copyrighted and trademarked by Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc.

REFUND POLICY

For cancellations:

Cancellations received within 15 or more business days prior to the training/orientation start date will receive a refund minus Eventbrite Fees. Alternatively, paid registrants unable to attend a course for which they have registered may opt to apply their fees to a future session. Fees must be used within one year of the original course date. In some instances, paying registrants may have the option to transfer their paid seat to another staff member in their organization to use within the year of the original course date.

Cancellations can be submitted via email (info@regionallearningcentre.ca) or by phone (905-829-7006).

Refunds will not be provided in the following circumstances:

· Cancellations received less than fifteen business days prior to the training session/workshop start date this includes the orientation date.

· ‘No shows’ (defined as individuals registered for a training session, workshop or course who do not attend the training or orientation and do not submit a cancellation to the RLC education team)

· Participants who have already received course materials such as e-learning keys or manuals.

In the event that a course is cancelled by the Regional Learning Centre, registrants who have already received course materials (e-learning keys/access) are not eligible to receive a refund, but can use the fees towards the same session in the future within one year of the cancelled course. All other paid registrants will have the option to receive a full refund, including Eventbrite fees or use the fees towards a future session. Fees must be used within one year of the cancelled course date.

LATE POLICY:

Please note to reduce interruptions during the session, no one will be admitted after 15 minutes of the start of the session. If you are running late or unable to make it on time for the session, kindly reach out to us at info@regionallearningcentre.ca