Person-Centered Course Registrations
Person-centered Thinking Course
14 Credit Hours
This training series consists of interactive and engaging exercises where participants acquire basic person-centered thinking skills:
How to discover what is important to people:
How to sort what is important for people from what is important to them
Learning how the Home and Community Based Services Rule intersects with person centered thinking and planning.
The importance of being listened to and the effects of having no positive control
Side-by-side decision making:
How to respectfully address significant issues of health or safety while supporting choice
How to develop descriptions that help people get more of what is important to them while addressing issues of health and safety
The role of daily rituals and routines
Target Audience:
Family Caregivers (Paid or Unpaid)
Home Health Aids
Homemakers
Nutritionists
Certified Nursing Aides
Registered Nurses
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Case Managers/Social Workers
Register for ONE session only:
Location: Naumati Conference Room, Tradewinds Hotel in Tafuna
See flyer here.
A Person-centered Approach to People Experiencing Dementia Course
4 Credit Hours
This interactive session is designed to equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate, individualized care to people living with dementia. Through a person-centered lens, participants will gain a deeper understanding of dementia's effects on cognition, behavior, and emotional well-being.
Understand
the core principles of person-centered care and how they apply to individuals living with dementia.
the role of empathy, compassion, and patience in fostering positive relationships with people living with dementia.
Identify the stages and symptoms of dementia and their impact on daily life.
Implement practical communication strategies that respect the dignity and preferences of individuals with dementia.
Create a care environment that promotes autonomy, inclusion, and well-being.
Apply interventions and activities that enhance engagement, reduce distress, and support emotional regulation.
Target Audience:
Family Caregivers (Paid or Unpaid)
Home Health Aids
Homemakers
Nutritionists
Certified Nursing Aides
Registered Nurses
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Case Managers/Social Workers
Only one session available:
Location: Naumati Conference Room, Tradewinds Hotel in Tafuna
See flyer here.