About this course
The Dementia Train the Trainer course is ideal for anyone who wants to begin delivering dementia awareness training or for those looking to refresh and enhance their existing teaching skills and dementia‑related content.
What you will learn
- Trainer Roles and Responsibilities: Understand your role as a Dementia Care Trainer.
- Understanding Dementia: Explore types, symptoms and care approaches.
- Legal and Ethical Practice: Understand key legal and ethical requirements.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Create a safe, inclusive learning space.
- Effective Communication: Use clear and effective communication techniques.
- Inclusive Teaching Approaches: Adapt teaching to meet different learner needs.
- Managing Challenging Behaviour: Handle challenging situations effectively.
- Assessment Techniques: Assess learner knowledge and competence.
- Collaborative Training: Encourage teamwork and shared learning.
- Training Resources: Develop effective dementia care resources.
- Micro-Teaching Practice: Deliver a 15-minute dementia care session.
- Self-Reflection: Reflect on your practice and identify areas for improvement.
- Course Conclusion: Review key learning and next steps.
- Post-Course Work: Complete required post-course activities.