Dementia awareness training (YORK06JUN14)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDementia awareness
DescriptionOne day workshop providing up to date and engaging training for all members of the dental team equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deal with individuals with dementia
VenueMercure Fairfield Manor, York  View details
Date & timeFriday 6 June 2014, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerAlyson Spence  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£30.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£30.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£30.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To offer an insight into the everyday experience of dementia by exploring the signs, symptoms and potential impact of the disease

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Explain what dementia is, including the signs and symptoms of dementia.
  • Recognise the possible physical and mental experience of people living with dementia
  • Identify local services which could support the person living with dementia