RCAW Online Dementia Training |
Online Dementia Training – Only Available for Respite Care Association of Wisconsin The Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) and the UW Oshkosh Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (CCDET) have partnered to offer online dementia courses at no charge to family caregivers and respite care workers. UW Oshkosh CCDET in partnership with WI Department of Health Services developed this curriculum as part of the Wisconsin Dementia Care System Redesign. These online courses offer family caregivers and respite care providers an opportunity to learn more about dementia and utilize proven techniques in the care of those living with the condition. This free educational opportunity for RCAW only will be available until April 30, 2021 or until funding is depleted, whichever is first. Highlighted below are courses available through this partnership:
Dementia Generalist Courses Three versions of the course are available and based on the learner’s role in the life of the person with dementia, e.g. crisis responders, professional healthcare providers, and friends and family caregivers. Select the version that best fits your role. An overview of dementia is included in all three versions. A variety of different focus topics are available in these three versions including the Helen E.F. Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, Wisconsin Silver Alert Program, advance directives, communication in challenging situations, environmental safety for physical and emotional well-being and self-care for caregivers. Interactive scenarios allow the learner to practice responses. Crisis Responders Represent any agency personnel that may be called upon when a person living with dementia appears to pose a danger to themselves or others. Some examples of crisis responders are law enforcement personnel, judiciary/court officials, fire/EMS personnel, dispatchers, County Adult Protective Services (APS), health care and ER staff, and spiritual leaders. Healthcare Providers Represent any agency personnel working in a health care setting. Some examples of healthcare providers are healthcare managers and supervisors, doctors, dentists, nurses, certified nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, occupational and physical therapists, dental hygienists, housekeeping and dietary staff, and ER staff. Family and Friends Because most people living with dementia reside in the community, many receive care from family members or friends as informal or unpaid caregivers. A fourth version, Dementia Generalist for Community Members Train-the-Trainer Course, provides instruction and materials for training your own audience. Community Members Train-the-Trainer Business, government, spiritual and volunteer organizations often seek speakers who can help them learn more about how to interact with community members who are living with dementia.
Dementia Specialist Courses Flow of Day Covers the advantages of activity planning using the person’s life history and energy levels throughout the day. Meaningful Engagement through Activities Identifies failure-free activities and how to apply them for successful engagement. Managing Crisis Situations Examines personal beliefs and attitudes as factors in behavior and explores how to increase positive interactions and lower frustrations when caring for a person with dementia. The Sensory Connection Highlights the effect of dementia on the five senses and provides application techniques for approaches to sensory stimulation. Wandering and Exit Seeking Behavior Identifies the reasons for exit-seeking behavior focusing on unmet needs as well as prevention strategies for unsafe wandering and exit seeking. Enhanced Communication Techniques Provides techniques to encourage positive interactions and communications with people living with dementia. Discovering Moments of Joy Demonstrates communication tools for creating quality moments of connection and identifies opportunities for positive outcomes. Activities of Daily Living Explores the caregiver’s role with ADLs and provides insight and respectful techniques for completing ADLs. Epilepsy and Dementia Defines epilepsy and its relationship to people living with dementia; includes tips for recognizing a seizure vs. dementia symptoms.
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Approximate Course Completion Time: Course completion time ranges 1 to 4 hours depending on the course. (There is no requirement to finish the course in one sitting. You can start now and finish later, up to 6 months). Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units:
How to Access The Courses: After you receive your logon ID, which will be emailed to you within two business days of your payment confirmation:
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