GPA education is for EVERYONE who works with older adults!
What is GPA Basics?
GPA Basics is an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. Designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across healthcare sectors, GPA Basics is delivered as four modules over a 7.5-hour day. The session is evidence-based, interactive and practical. Two GPA Certified Coaches guide participants to fully understand responsive behaviours in order to be able to respond effectively and appropriately in a workplace setting. GPA Basics also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection technique for use in situations of risk.
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Des nouvelles d’ADP! Bienvenue à nos collègues francophones
Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer que les matériels pédagogiques de la 3e Édition d’Approches Douces et Persuasives(ADPMD) sont maintenant disponibles en français et que vous pouvez les commander en ligne.
Voir: Éducation ADP (French)
Duration
7.5 hours (one (1) 7.5-hour day)
Facilitator
2 GPA Certified Coaches
Target Learner
Care providers in a professional setting, including students enrolled at a recognized educational institution.
Prerequisites
- Potential or current job role includes interaction with persons with dementia, or proof of registration for course completion in a health related field
- 18 years of age or older
Completion Requirements
100% attendance (Certificate of Participation provided)
Renewal
GPA-Recharged (GPA-R) refresher, annual renewal recommended
Standard Cost
With in-house coach delivery $21 / manual ~ Full day facilitation at AGE site $180 /person
Course Content
- Delivery supported by slide presentations including updated whiteboard animations and embedded video, as well as interpersonal activities and case-based scenarios
- Introduction to dementia and person-centred care
- Overview of the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behavioural response
- Application of emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
- Suitable and respectful protective techniques to use in situations of risk