The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge and skills to enable participants develop person-centred dementia care practices. The course offers best practice advice, while giving participants the underpinning knowledge required, to enhance the care experience for older people with dementia. Participants will learn to: Explore and discuss the benefits of psychosocial approaches to dementia and be able to select appropriate psychosocial interventions in practice. Discuss the differences between common mental health illness and dementia/delirium. . Analyze behaviours that challenge and identify creative interventions to ease the situation Discuss and evaluate communication techniques. This course will be delivered…

This courses aims to enable participants support people with dementia in a person-centred way when they present with responsive behaviours. The participants will bring together ideas and ways of working with the lived experiences of the older person with Dementia that emphasises communication and relationships. The course will provide a structured approach to assessing and meeting the needs of the person exhibiting a responsive behaviour. On completion of this course participants will: • Discuss the factors contributing to responsive behaviours in the person with dementia • Have the skill and confidence to assess the person with dementia presenting with responsive…

Areas covered include: •To explore the diverse emotions that residential care evokes with residents and their family members •To explore the religious and spiritual needs of those in residential care and how our own belief systems may impact on others. •To establish patterns for meeting our residents needs in a changing and multicultural Ireland. •To explore how to appropriately meet the needs of residents, family and staff at the end of life stage.   This course will be delivered online through Zoom. Pre-booking is essential. 

This course will provide an understanding of best practice in medication management. It will provide an understanding of the role of the nurse within the scope of practice and an Bord Altranais guidelines and provide an understanding of the cycle of medication management and the nurses role and responsibility within that cycle. It will provide awareness of safety in medication management. On completion of the course the participants will: Have an understanding their role and responsibilities in medication management. Have an awareness of the relevant legislation regarding safe medication practices. Will have an understanding of the key principles in the…

The Aim of the course is to raise awareness of approaches in using restraint, its management and recording in residential settings The programme will cover • Overview of the what constitutes restraint • Types of restraint • When is restraint permitted by Law within a duty of care format • Common methods used for those with capacity • Common methods for those without capacity or exhibiting signs of memory impairment • HSE National Restraint Policy • The course will cover the new legislation in the Decision Mental Health Act. • Identity the forms and practices that may be seen as…

This course will: Provide an opportunity for all staff to discover how they can individually and collectively collaborate, be involved and participate in person centred care narrative informed care in residential care settings. Outline the development of action plans that will support delivery of person centred narrative practices. To expand the appreciation of emancipatory and transformational practice development. To work through concerns and issues regarding person centred care, narrative documentation and practice development To explore the adoption of facilitation methods in everyday work This course will be delivered online through Zoom. Pre-booking is essential