Staff Development
Training Courses
The training unit offers a variety of in-service courses for Alzheimer Scotland staff and a percentage of places are available to external participants. The training unit also provide in-house training programmes, SVQ referenced, for external organisations designed to meet their individual needs. We can provide spefically-tailored induction training or training in understanding dementia (see example workshop below).
All courses are planned and delivered to a standard that will ensure people with dementia and their carers receive quality care. Times arranged to suit organisational needs – eg full day/half-day/sessional.
Course fees for external participants who have group or corporate membership will be the same as those for Alzheimer Scotland staff, non-members will pay a 10% surcharge. Further details and fee structure on request.
Example workshop content - Understanding dementia
(Delivered as a 1 day course or 3 x 2-hour sessions)
Aim
To develop and adopt more positive and person-centred approaches to practiceWhat is dementia?
Objectives:
- To provide information which will give an understanding of dementia and its effect upon individuals and carers.
- To examine how people are affected by the illness
- Myths & attitudes.
Communication and behaviour
Objectives:
- To develop a greater understanding of the ways in which people with dementia communicate
- To assist staff working with people with dementia to minimise communication difficulties
- To identify and understand the behavioural aspects of dementia
- To explore personal responses to an individual’s behaviour.
Presentation method
The workshop/s will include a combination of presentation, discussion, group-work and handouts. Participants will take an active role in identifying needs for discussion.
We are a Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Approved Centre providing Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) Awards in Health & Social Care (Adults) levels 2, 3 and 4 and Registered Managers Award.
For further information contact:
Hazel Walker
Training Manager
The Training Unit
Alzheimer Scotland
22 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7RN
0131 243 1477
E-mail: hwalker@alzscot.org or dkeith@alzscot.org
Freephone 0808 808 3000