Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter One: Introduction to the Course

    • Instructions for Completing the Certificate

    • Baseline Survey
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Understanding Dementia and Perspectives of People with Lived Experience

    • Objective

    • Understanding Dementia and Being Dementia Inclusive: Video Resources

    • Understanding Dementia and Being Dementia Inclusive: Reading Materials

    • Additional resources to review (not required)

    • Interactive Group Presentation: Mary Beth Wighton, Lived Experience Facilitator

    • Chapter 2- Wrap up activity: Post Group Session Questions
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Understanding the Companionship Role

    • Objective

    • Describing the Role

    • Interactive Group Session with Raissa: High school student and resident aide in a retirement home

    • Chapter 3 Wrap-up Activity: Companionship Quiz
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Communication Skills

    • Objective

    • Verbal and non-verbal communication: video and reading materials

    • Interactive Group Session: Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa

    • Chapter 4 - Wrap up activity: Post Group Session Questions
  • 5

    Chapter 5: Relationship building

    • Objective

    • Independent Activity: What's meaningful to you?

    • Interactive Group session - Dementia Society of Ottawa & Renfrew County

    • Interactive Group Session: Garry J Armstrong LTC Home

    • Chapter 5 - Wrap up activity: Post Group Session Questions
  • 6

    Chapter 6: Navigating the Relationship

    • Objectives

    • Group session with Tara Cohen, Champlain Palliative Care Network

    • Chapter 6 - Wrap up activity: Post Group Session Questions
  • 7

    Chapter 7: Health and Safety

    • Objective

    • Review Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)