12 Courses
Courses for Health Care Providers
Introduction to Dementia for Healthcare Providers
Providing excellent care and support to people living with dementia starts with a good understanding of dementia. Support strategies build on this understanding to enhance communication and provide care that is respectful of the person.
This certificate course consists of five self-paced learning modules which provide you with the basics you need to provide good person-centred care to the people living with dementia you support. A final Application of Learning module will check your knowledge and give you opportunity to reflect on how to apply your learning from the course.Target Audience: Healthcare Providers (non-clinical)
Cost: $25
Language: English
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (May 6-May 24, 2024)
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins May 6th. The mandatory webinar is on Thursday, May 23rd with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
U-FIRST!® For Health Care Providers - 3 Week eLearning Course (April 15-May 3, 2024)
Increase your skills in caring for people with dementia by completing the Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s three-week U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers 3-week eLearning course.
This program is for health care and other service providers (i.e. personal support workers, dietary aids, recreation staff, etc.) providing direct care and support to people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment.
Fee: $80 Language: English
This three-week program begins April 15th. The mandatory webinar is on Thursday, May 2nd with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
U-First!® for Healthcare Providers - Virtual 6 Hour Workshop (May 21, 2024)
U-First!® is an innovative and unique training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairment.
About the Workshop:
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
- 6-hour workshop
- Interactive learning format through dialogue and case studies
- 20 spots available
- $80 Registration Fee
- Deadline to Register: Thursday, May 9th 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Technical Needs: Computer access with working microphone, speakers and web camera are required for the online workshop session.
Workshop Materials: After the registration deadline, you will be mailed physical U-First!® workshop materials to the shipping address provided during registration. Please note that these materials are required in order to participate in the workshop. We are unable to ship internationally.
U-First!® for Healthcare Providers - Virtual 6 Hour Workshop (April 26th, 2024)
U-First!® is an innovative and unique training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairment.
About the Workshop:
- Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
- 6-hour workshop
- Interactive learning format through dialogue and case studies
- 20 spots available
- $80 Registration Fee
- Deadline to Register: Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Technical Needs: Computer access with working microphone, speakers and web camera are required for the online workshop session.
Workshop Materials: After the registration deadline, you will be mailed physical U-First!® workshop materials to the shipping address provided during registration. Please note that these materials are required in order to participate in the workshop. We are unable to ship internationally.
U-First!®️ Advanced eLearning (May 20 - June 7, 2024)
U-First!®️ Advanced eLearning course supports health care providers who are directly supporting people experiencing behaviour changes caused by dementia or other cognitive impairment. The program builds on the learning from the original U-First!®️ program and supports you to apply the U-First!®️ framework. It will advance your understanding and practices for providing care and you'll learn ways to reduce work-related stress.
Target audience
Health care providers who have previously taken part of a U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers (workshop or eLearning course) 6 months or more before this course start date.
Prerequisite
U-First!®️ for Health Care Providers (at least 6 months ago)
Cost: $80
Language: English
This three-week program begins May 20. The mandatory 75 minute virtual workshop is on Thursday, June 6 with the option to attend at 12:00p.m. or 8:00p.m. (Eastern).
Registration opening April 2024
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Landmark Study: The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada
This on-demand learning module focuses on the second Landmark Study report which was released on January 22, 2024. Titled The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada, the report focuses on people living with dementia and care partners who are part of underrepresented and underserved populations.
Presenters:
Dr. Joshua Armstrong
Research Scientist, Alzheimer Society of Canada
Ngozi Iroanyah
Director of Health Equity and Access, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Intended Audience: Everyone
This on-demand learning module was created from an Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given to the public on February 22, 2024
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Update on Dementia Treatments: Current Options and Progress
This on-demand learning module includes information on the latest advances in Alzheimer's disease research and treatments, including new treatment options expected to soon be approved by Health Canada. The learning modules also highlights advocacy efforts undertaken by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.
Presenters:
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, University Health Network
Kyle Fitzgerald, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Moderator:
Caroline Cameron
Host of Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey on SportsNet
Intended Audience: Everyone
*This on-demand learning module is based on the Alzheimer Society of Ontario Speaker Series presentation given on January 23, 2024.
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: What to Do?
This on-demand learning module was created from a presentation given by Dr. Andrew Frank on December 13, 2023 in which he discusses:
- Normal aging vs. not normal aging.
- The difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- What to do if you suspect Alzheimer's disease.
- Treatment options currently available and new treatments being developed.
- The importance of getting an early diagnosis.
Presenter: Dr. Andrew Frank, Cognitive and Behavioural Neurologist
Bruyère Memory Program
Intended Audience: Everyone
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Medication Overuse in Older Adults and its Link to Dementia
This on-demand learning module will provide:
- An overview of the Alzheimer Society and The Health Depot Pharmacy partnership.
- An understanding of medications and associated risks for developing dementia or increasing dementia symptoms.
Presenter: Andy Donald, President of The Health Depot and Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
Intended Audience: Everyone
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Maximizing Your Brain Health: Tips from a Behavioural Neurologist
Research is showing us that we do have control over some of the risk factors for developing dementia. We know that maintaining our cardiovascular health as we age is important, and just as important is how we keep our brains healthy. This on-demand learning module will review concepts of brain health, normal aging, and what we can do to maximize brain health as we age, including the importance of keeping socially connected.
Presenter: Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava
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Research that Moves Us Forward
The Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) is one of Canada’s most innovative hubs for dementia research, helping the best and brightest minds in the field spark their work from ideas to impact.
Hear from three 2023 ASRP award recipients from Ontario as they share information about their innovative research projects and how they will add to our understanding of personalized dementia risk reduction, the impact of cardiovascular health and menopause on brain health for women and potential new drugs to treat dementia by reducing brain inflammation.
Presenters: Dr. Danielle D'Amico, Dr. Donald Weaver and Madeline Wood Alexander
