Announcement: Dementia Care Practice Leader Training for FY2025 in Shizuoka Prefecture
Shizuoka Prefecture is pleased to announce the upcoming Dementia Care Practice Leader Training (Practice Leader Training) for Fiscal Year 2025, to be implemented by the Shizuoka Prefectural Council of Social Welfare. This significant training opportunity is scheduled to commence in July 2025, with the precise date of July 29, 2025, marked for its official announcement.
This advanced training program is designed to cultivate highly skilled professionals who will serve as leaders in the field of dementia care. By equipping participants with in-depth knowledge, advanced practical skills, and leadership capabilities, the Shizuoka Prefectural Council of Social Welfare aims to strengthen the overall quality of dementia support services across the prefecture.
The curriculum is expected to cover a comprehensive range of topics crucial for effective dementia care leadership. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Advanced Understanding of Dementia: Delving deeper into the various types of dementia, their progression, and the complex physiological and psychological impacts on individuals.
- Person-Centered Care Approaches: Emphasizing the importance of tailoring care plans to the individual needs, preferences, and life histories of people living with dementia.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Developing advanced techniques for communicating with individuals experiencing cognitive impairment, focusing on empathy, respect, and understanding.
- Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) Management: Providing participants with evidence-based strategies for understanding, preventing, and managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Fostering skills in working effectively with various healthcare professionals, family members, and community resources to provide holistic support.
- Leadership and Team Development: Equipping participants with the competencies to lead and motivate care teams, mentor junior staff, and champion best practices in dementia care.
- Program Development and Evaluation: Training participants in the design, implementation, and evaluation of dementia care programs and services.
- Ethical Considerations and Rights of People with Dementia: Ensuring a strong understanding of ethical principles and advocating for the rights and dignity of individuals with dementia.
This training is a vital component of Shizuoka Prefecture’s commitment to enhancing the lives of its residents living with dementia and their families. By investing in the development of expert practitioners and leaders, the prefecture seeks to build a robust and supportive environment for all affected by dementia.
Further details regarding application procedures, eligibility criteria, training schedules, and specific content will be made available in due course. Individuals and organizations involved in dementia care are strongly encouraged to stay informed and consider this valuable opportunity.
We look forward to the positive impact this training will have on the future of dementia care in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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