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 cohort that plans to attend all 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
