Alzheimer Society of Toronto has redeveloped our Behavioural Support Training Program (BSTP) program and are ready to try it out.

Who should take this course?

• Front-line healthcare providers who have successfully completed either ASTs Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) or U-First in the past 2 years 
• Must be currently working with people living with dementia.

Participants will learn:

• to operationally define Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSDs)
• to determine when responsive behaviours requires intervention 
• to enhance reflective skills and recognize that behaviour has meaning specific to the individual 
• to enhance verbal and written reporting skills
• to demonstrate individualized communication techniques to de-escalate and support positive interactions with people with dementia
• to develop an action plan that will allow professionals to recommend and evaluate different non pharmacological approaches appropriate to the individual and their unique situation

Training dates and time:

Training - Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and a

Focus Group - Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Do I qualify? Please fill in interest form, we will contact you for confirm your registration.

For more information or question, please contact Remy Sookhai at 416 - 640-6317 or by email: rsookhai@alz.to