What can you expect from participating?
Those who participate will gain practical hands-on skills to navigate challenging behaviors presented in people living with dementia. This program focuses on understanding unmet needs, problem-solving tools, and utilizing huddles for enhanced communication.
What time investment and commitment is required for this offering?
- 3 Virtual Sessions - Penn State College of Medicine
- Once you register, you will be able to select the virtual sessions that work best for your schedule. Each session will run for 1 hour.
- 2 In-Person Sessions - Regional Educators
- Scheduled based on facility availability with our Regional Educators. This will be a combination of lecture, hands-on skills, and on-the-floor experience with residents.
- Each session will run for 2 hours.
- (OPTIONAL) Supplemental Support Sessions led by Regional Educators
- You can finish the program at this point or choose to opt in for continued support to explore huddles and application of skills on the floor.
- The time commitment to continue will be agreed upon by the Regional Educators and the Facility.
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Who should plan to particpate?
Facilities should create a small group of staff, especially including front line staff, that will plan to attend all virtual and in person sessions. CNAs, LPNs, Dementia Champions, and those in Leadership Roles will all benefit from participating. Groups larger than 9 will be split up for the in-person portion of the training.
When does each cohort run?
Each new cohort will open every 6 weeks:
COHORT 2: Dec 2 - Jan 6
REGISTER BY: 11/27
COHORT 3: Jan 13 - Feb 17
REGISTER BY: 1/8/25
COHORT 4: Feb 24 - Mar 31
REGISTER BY: 2/19
COHORT 5: Apr 7 - May 12
REGISTER BY: 4/2
COHORT 6: May 19 - Jun 23
REGISTER BY: 5/14
