Dementia Studies Multidiscipline Certificate / Working with Dementia Clients Certificate
Credential: Ontario College CertificateProgram Number: 142 (Dementia Studies) / 138 (Working with Dementia Clients)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program is designed to build on the knowledge, skills, and attitude of professionals in the health and/or social service field in order to increase competency and skill in caring for those with dementia. You will learn how to:
- provide care, recognizing the uniqueness for each individual and the importance of preserving the personhood of the individual with dementia
- utilize caregiving strategies which promote the strengths and abilities of the individual and promote positive outcome for both individuals with dementia and care provider
- collaboratively work within a multidisciplinary team to holistically assess the care needs of individuals with dementia as well as family members and significant others
- recognize the ethical and legal implications affecting individuals with dementia and provide an environment which empowers individuals and families as they prepare to make difficult choices
- stimulate positive changes in the workplace environment in order to meet the changing needs of the individual with dementia
- maintain competency as a care provider by seeking out learning opportunities on an ongoing basis
- evaluate caregiving practices by utilizing current research in order to promote quality of life for individuals with dementia
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Dementia Studies: Diploma or Degree in Health Studies. Permission from the program Manager and medical clearance are required in order to register for the field placements.
Working with Dementia Clients: Certificate in Health Studies or Human Services. Permission from the program Manager and medical clearance are required in order to register for the field placements.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES - DEMENTIA STUDIES MULTIDISCIPLINE
Some courses are offered in a new blended learning format - classroom and online. Blended courses are indicated with "(BL format)" in the table below; all other courses are offered in classroom format with the exception of field placements.
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses (first five are common to both certificates): |
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| HSCIDEM01 | Overview of Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| COMMDEM02 | Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| HMNSDEM03 | Caregiving Skills in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| LAWSDEM04 | Ethics and Legalities in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| HSCIDEM06 | Evaluation and Program Planning for Managers and Leaders in Dementia Care (BL format) | 45 | X | ||
| HSCIDEM07 | Research and Development in Dementia Care (BL format) | 24 | X | ||
| CLINDEM08 | Dementia Clinical/Field Placement | ||||
Option Courses - Choose One: |
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| COMMLL041 | Communications | 42 | |||
| PSYCSS271 | Developmental Psychology | 42 | |||
| HSCIGER10 | Introduction to the Study of Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER20 | Psyciology of Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER30 | Assessment and Planning | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER41 | Mental Health Aspects of Aging | 30 | |||
| LAWSGER51 | Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER05 | Restorative Care | 30 | |||
| SSCISS108 | Sociology 1 | 42 | |||
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings | |||||
PROGRAM OF STUDIES - WORKING WITH DEMENTIA CLIENTS MULTIDISCIPLINE
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses (common to both certificates): |
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| HSCIDEM01 | Overview of Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| COMMDEM02 | Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| HMNSDEM03 | Caregiving Skills in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| LAWSDEM04 | Ethics and Legalities in Dementia Care | 24 | X | ||
| HSCIDDEM05 | Dementia Clinical/Field Placement | 60 | X | X | X |
Option Courses - Choose One: |
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| COMMLL041 | Communications | 42 | |||
| PSYCSS271 | Developmental Psychology | 42 | |||
| HSCIGER10 | Introduction to the Study of Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER20 | Psyciology of Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER30 | Assessment and Planning | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER41 | Mental Health Aspects of Aging | 30 | |||
| LAWSGER51 | Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Aging | 30 | |||
| HSCIGER05 | Restorative Care | 30 | |||
| SSCISS108 | Sociology 1 | 42 | |||
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings | |||||
