Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Classroom Learning

Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.

GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associated with dementia. The GPA curriculum will educate staff on how to use a person-centred, compassionate and gentle persuasive approach and to respond respectfully, with confidence and skill to responsive behaviour associated with dementia.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the relationship between the disease process and a person’s behaviour response
  • Apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent and diffuse responsive behaviours
  • Demonstrate suitable and respectful techniques to use in situations of risk

COST: $75

Registration is now full.

Please email  Remy at rsookhai@alz.to if you wish to be in the wait list.

 

Category: Health-care Professionals,Personal Support Workers,Education,Learn in a Classroom,GPA,

Date:
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address:
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
20 Eglinton Ave. West, 16th Floor
Toronto, ON M4R 1K8

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