Speech & Language Therapy Practice in Dementia Care Module 1 and 2
Who is the programme suitable for?
Designed specifically for newly graduated and graduated speech and language therapists who are working with people with dementia. This programme was designed by a team of experienced speech and language therapists.
Learning outcomes: Module 1
Upon completion learners will be able to:
- Identify the changing role of the SLT in dementia management
- Interpret therapeutic options and resources which will help in the delivery of interventions to people living with dementia, their families, and carers
- Evaluate the appropriate assessments needed to effectively support people with cognitive-communication disorders associated with dementia
- Implement a framework of assessment, treatment approaches, and resources
- Recognise the importance of supporting communication and improving communication access in the everyday lives of people with communication disorders associated with dementia
Learning outcomes Module 2
Upon completion learners will be able to:
- Implement the assessment and management of eating, drinking and swallowing in dementia care
- Recognise the role of SLTs in the assessment and differential diagnosis of cognitive-communication disorders associated with dementia
- Assess and apply evidence-based practice to SLT interventions for people living with dementia
- Document the personal, psychological and environmental factors that underpin and influence the decision-making process
- Examine the Six Step Capacity Assessment Process used to determine capacity to make decisions
- Detail the SLTs role with regards to specialist aspects of dementia care including assisted decision making, intellectual disability, primary Progressive Aphasia and palliative care management
Duration
Module 1: 60 minutes
Module 2: 50 minutes
Mode of delivery
e-learning
Contact information
Dementia Services Information and Development Centre (DSIDC).