This course builds on concepts from other courses to assist with advanced approaches and strategies to communicate effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive or mental health challenges. The emphasis is on supporting clients by applying interpersonal communication strategies and trauma informed-practice to prevent and de-escalate responsive behaviors.
Prerequisites
HRCA 2120.
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What you will learn
- Culture and Mental health in Canada
Cognitive Challenges in Older Adulthood.
Therapeutic communication strategies for the older adult (P.I.E.C.E.S. – Responsive Behavior)
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Individualized behavioural escalation prevention plans
Respectful physical intervention principles to de-escalate responsive behaviours in a clinical setting
Trauma-informed practice
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.