Train-the-Trainer will enable individuals to conduct Dementia Dialogues training

for groups across the state.  Students enrolled in Train-the-Trainer must be graduates of Dementia Dialogues and will be exposed to detailed content as well as adult learning, training and presentation skills.  The instruction is practice-oriented and relates to an area of growing concern to health care professionals.  To receive a certificate, students must participate in discussions, make presentations and complete a written evaluation.  The class is conducted over two days with a total of 13.5 clock hours.

Train-the-Trainer Course Description

Day One:  An Introduction to Training and Learning Styles (6.5 hours)

Objectives:

1. Participants will understand the importance of staff training in caring for individuals with dementia.
2. Participants will learn the key elements of providing "quality care", including training of staff.
3. Participants will understand factors affecting "staff turnover", including feelings of competency.
4. Participants will learn the key concepts of "quality training".
5. Participants will understand the concepts of adult learning.
6. Participants will be exposed to various learning styles.
7. Participants will learn the characteristics of an "effective trainer".
8. Participants will understand the design, goals and objectives of Dementia Dialogues.
9. Participants will review Dementia Dialogues Resource Manual/CD and understand how to access information.

Day Two: In Depth Review of Dementia Dialogues Content (7.0 hours)

(View the Dementia Dialogues Course Description.)

Objectives:

1. Participants will understand the progression of Dementia Dialogues content.
2. Participants will be familiar with the background content for each presentation slide.
3. Participants will be responsible for presenting written information on a relevant topic.
4. Participants will be responsible for an oral presentation on an assigned topic.
5. Participants will understand the procedures for conducting Dementia Dialogues.

If you are interested in the Dementia Dialogues Train-the-Trainer course or would like more information, email Jan Merling at jmerling@sc.edu.