Support Persons Living with Dementia is a competency-based certification programme which aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to support persons living with dementia in a variety of settings.
This is a blended course, and it comprises 3 modules. Learners are strongly encouraged to set aside adequate time to complete self-paced e-learning modules before attending classroom training sessions to fully appreciate the learning activities in class.
| Module | Activity | Duration |
| Module 1: Apply Person-Centred Care |
Self-paced e-learning
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3 hours |
| Classroom Facilitation and Written Assessment 1 |
Day 1 & Day 2 9am – 5pm |
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| Module 2: Provide Activities to Maximise Autonomy and Promote Wellbeing |
Self-paced e-learning
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2.5 hours |
| Classroom Facilitation and Written Assessment 2 |
Day 3 9am – 5pm |
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| Module 3: Develop and Implement Techniques which Minimise the Impact of Changed Behaviour |
Self-paced e-learning
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1 hour |
| Classroom Facilitation and Written Assessment 2 |
Day 4 9am – 5pm |
Assessment
Learners will complete an assignment for each module and submit in class.
At the end of the course, learners will be required to prepare a powerpoint presentation for practical performance and oral questioning.
Who Should Attend
Professional Staff including nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, counsellors, who are involved in developing care plans, planning activity programmes for persons living with dementia, and supporting direct care staff to manage behaviours of concern.
Course Details
| Course Dates | 8, 9, 18, 19 May 2023 |
| Time | 9am – 5pm, 9am – 12.30pm |
| Venue | Dementia Singapore Academy 20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02, BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914 |
| Closing Date for Registration | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Fees | $1428.84 (including GST) Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporeans/PRs and 45% for Work Pass Holders working in eligible community care organisations. |
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Application Procedure
- All applications must be made online.
- Applicants should read through the Dementia Singapore Academy Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions before registering for our workshops.
- All registrations received before closing date will be deemed confirmed unless otherwise specified.
Our Trainers
Ms Koh Hwan Jing is the Director of Community Enablement at Dementia Singapore. As an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years, she has a wide range of experiences working with people living with dementia and their caregivers across different care settings. She has developed and delivered training courses for family caregivers and professional caregivers and has been actively involved in enabling community partners to enhance the quality of dementia care. Hwan Jing holds a Masters in Mental Health Studies from King’s College London, UK (2007). She has attained the WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and is certified in Dementia Care Mapping (Advanced User).
Ms Cai Suqi is a registered social worker. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Social Work and has acquired extensive experience in both acute and community settings. She has a strong interest in older adults and dementia. Suqi was the Centre Manager of the Caregiver Support Services and played a critical role in the development of the Eldersit Respite Care Services. She later ventured into training and consultancy work and attained the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). She is certified in Dementia Care Mapping (Basic User).
Ms Lim Sok Hwee is a registered Social Worker. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) from the National University of Singapore. She has a strong interest in healthcare and has practised in both acute and community settings. At the Caregiver Support Services, Sok Hwee supports Persons with Dementia and their caregivers by providing behavioural management and caregiving support.
