Introduction to SPECAL® for Senior/Health Care Professionals (4.0 hours)

Introduction to SPECAL® for Senior/Health Care Professionals (4.0 hours) This 4.0-hour course fulfills the Colorado state-mandated dementia education requirements under SB22-079, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Our 2.5-hour course fulfills the SB 22-079 2-hour requirement of dementia education every two years following the 4.0-hour class.

What you will get:

• Enhanced Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of dementia and related disabilities, including person-centered care and dementia care planning.
• Practical Skills: Learn effective approaches to managing activities of daily living and addressing dementia-related behaviors and communication strategies.
• Video Demonstrations: Watch informative videos that contrast traditional care methods with the SPECAL Method, showcasing best practices in dementia care.
• Reflective Exercises: Engage in reflective exercises designed to deepen your understanding and application of the concepts learned throughout the course.
• Understanding the SPECAL Method: Explore the SPECAL Method, developed by The Contented Dementia Trust, which uses a Photograph Album analogy to easily explain how normal memory works, the impacts of aging, and the single dramatic change that occurs with the onset of dementia.
• Behavioral Insights: Learn how to interpret patients’ behaviors and moods as expressions of their feelings rather than facts, enabling you to adjust your responses to better support patients in making sense of their environment.
• Empathetic Care Approaches: Develop skills to recognize and respond to the physical, functional, psychosocial, behavioral, or environmental needs communicated through patients’ behaviors, fostering a caring and empathetic approach.
• Dementia-Friendly Techniques: Acquire essential techniques for providing successful care to individuals living with dementia, ensuring a supportive and understanding environment.