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Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care
the SSLD Approach
This course is designed and produced by Professor Ka Tat Tsang of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work in collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto.
This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, including, community care, in-home support, and long-term care. This course will cover the continuum of senior services and support across different settings, including, private caregiving, community services, and institutionalized residential care. Course components are designed to equip learners with practical knowledge regarding dementia and dementia care. This course also features top-notch researchers and practitioners who will be sharing their expertise and experience on recent research developments about dementia and other related topics, including, advance care planning, elder abuse, management of behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, sexuality and intimacy, consent and capacity, legal issues, principles of designed space and aging-in-place, substance use and addiction in older adults with dementia, senior care models, etc.
Upon the completion of this course, learners will possess a holistic understanding of the needs and characteristics of older adults living with dementia, and will also be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their competency in providing care.
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Length | 8 weeks |
Starts | Jul 10 (42 weeks ago) |
Cost | $49 |
From | University of Toronto via Coursera |
Instructor | A. Ka Tat Tsang |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Science |
Tags | Life Sciences Patient Care Public Health |
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 8 weeks |
Starts | Jul 10 (42 weeks ago) |
Cost | $49 |
From | University of Toronto via Coursera |
Instructor | A. Ka Tat Tsang |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Science |
Tags | Life Sciences Patient Care Public Health |
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