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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach is a 7-week online course. In collaboration with the Institute for Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto, Professor Ka Tat Tsang of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work developed and designed this online course on Coursera. The Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach classes cover care-related services for people with dementia and all aspects of aid in different settings such as private caregiving and residential care in institutions.

Expertise from researchers and practitioners will be shared about developments in treating dementia and information on relevant topics like a management plan for dementia-related behavioural and psychological symptoms, tackling elder abuse, sexuality and intimacy, consent and capacity, principles of design space and ageing-in-place, preventive measures in the use of substances and addiction in older adults with dementia, senior care models and others. The Knowledge and Skills For Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach certification course will cover all concepts of dementia in today's world, understanding and catering to the needs of patients through a systematic approach to caretaking.

The Highlights

100% Virtual course
Certificate upon completion by Coursera
Beginner level
7 weeks online course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on learning projects
Self-paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2390	yes	Coursera

Enrollment and access to course materials in the programme are free, but to obtain a certificate, learners are required to purchase the course for ₹2,390.

The Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach Certification Fee Structure:

Particulars	Fee Structure
Full course without certificate	Free
Course with certificate	₹2,390

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get the certificate of the Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach certification by Coursera, the learners are required to purchase the course.

What you will learn

The Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach training teaches the role of optimism in dementia care and the fundamentals of the SSLD approach. It will focus on the issues dealt with by people with dementia such as Sexuality, intimacy, mental health, wellness, behavioural changes, legal issues and others. Thereby, the Knowledge And Skills For Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach certification syllabus covers all the dimensions of the skills needed for people who are caregivers and professionals.

Who it is for

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The Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: The SSLD Approach classes benefit people who want to improve their knowledge and skills in providing health care. People related to the public healthcare sector can also pursue this online course.

Admission Details

To enrol for the Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: The SSLD Approach online course, follow the given steps below.

Step 1: Visit the official URL - https://www.coursera.org/learn/dementia-healthcare

Step 2: Create an account on the Coursera website

Step 3: Click on “Enrol for free”

Step 4: Select your suitable plan

The Syllabus

Videos

Course Expectations
Notion of Hope: Introduction
The Function of Hope in this Course
Caregiver Expectations
The Personal Subjective Experience
Notion of Hope: Summary
What is Dementia?
Multidimensional Functional Assessment
Introducing Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller Thomson
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: Message to Caregivers
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: Age and Genes
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: Protective Factors
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: Risk Factors
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: Toxins and Dementia
Guest Contributor Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson: What Can We Do?
Guest Contributor Dr. Raza Mirza: Message to Caregivers
Guest Contributor Dr. Raza Mirza: Modifiable Risk Factors
Guest Contributor Dr. Raza Mirza: Modifiable Risk Factors - Hearing Loss
Guest Contributor Dr. Raza Mirza: Cognitive Reserve
Responding to Incidence Rate vs. Prevalence Rate
Responding to Risk Factors
Responding to Protective Factors using SSLD
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Key Message to Caregivers
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: The World of Dementia and Personal Life
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Stimulation and Capacity
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Modifying Life and Relationships
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Bridging Needs within the Dyad of Care
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: The Dyad of Care
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Current Medical Treatment for Dementia - Powers and Limitations
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Bringing Out the Person in the Disease
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Caregiver Needs Part 1
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Caregiver Needs Part 2
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Common Treatment Process
Guest Contributor Dr. Joel Sadavoy: Governmental Approaches to Dementia Care
Dementia: The Personal Subjective Experience
Dementia: The Emotional Experience
Introduction to Psychosocial Interventions
Exploring Psychosocial Interventions
Psychosocial Interventions & the Individual Experience
SSLD: Introduction
SSLD & Post-Professionalism
The SSLD Approach in Dementia Care
The SSLD Formula
Overview of N3C
Conceptualizing Needs: Physical & Material
Psychological Needs
Social Needs
N3C: Circumstances
N3C: Characteristics
N3C: Capacity
Dynamics between N3Cs

Readings

Acknowledgments
Recommended Readings
Introducing the Production Team
Reading and Extra Resources
Standard Deviation (SD)
Flint Michigan Water Crisis
Psychosocial Interventions
N3C Template

Practice Exercises

Demographic Survey
Pre-course quiz regarding learning expectations
Pre-Test: Knowledge and Perceptions on Dementia
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
Notion of Optimism (Part 1)
Notion of Optimism (Part 2)
The Lost and Found Story
SSLD as an Emerging System
Introduction to the Six Domains
The 6D Diagram
6D- Environment (Part 1)
6D - Environment (Part 2)
6D - Body
6D - Motivation (Part 1)
6D - Motivation (Part 2)
6D - Cognition (Part 1)
6D Cognition (Part 2)
6D - Emotions (Part 1)
6D - Emotions (Part 2)
6D - Behaviour
SSLD and other intervention models
N3C-6D
Implementation of 6D - Cognition
Implementation of 6D - Emotion (Part 1)
Implementation of 6D - Emotion (Part 2)
Implementation of 6D - Body (Part 1)
Implementation of 6D - Body (Part 2)
Implementation of 6D - Body (Part 3)
Implementation of 6D - Motivation
Implementation of 6D - Behaviour (Part 1)
Implementation of 6D - Behaviour (Part 2)
Implementation of 6D - Environment (Part 1)
Implementation of 6D - Environment (Part 2)
Summary
Guest Contributor Prof. Leung: Introduction
Guest Contributor Prof. Leung: Key Principles of Designed Space
Guest Contributor Prof. Leung: Suggested Design Ideas and Solutions
Guest Contributor Prof. Leung: Example of an Age Responsive Design
Guest Contributor Prof. Leung: Community Engagement
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Aging in Place
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Care in Place
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Understanding Care Work and Continuums of Care in Canada
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: "Cohousing" Integrating Housing and Care
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Case Example-Cohabitat Québec
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Building Community Support
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Housing Options for Seniors
Guest Contributor Dr. Xu: Global Age-friendly Cities

Readings

Reading and Extra Resources
The Concept of Lifeworld
Resources for Caregivers

Practice Exercises

Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
What is Ageism?
How do we deal with Ageism?
Ageism (within a temporal frame)
Ageism & the 6 Domains (Part 1)
Ageism & the 6 Domains (Part 2)
Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) Introduction
Key Components of PID
Overview of Structure & Principle of PID
PID: Structure (Part 1)
PID: Structure (Part 2)
PID: Structure (Part 3)
Positive Outcomes of PID (Clinical Experience)
Positive Outcomes of PID - Cognition
Positive Outcomes of PID-Motivation
Positive Outcomes of PID-Environment
Positive Outcomes of PID-Emotion & Behaviour
PID: From Research & Development to Everyday Life
Viable Tips for Doing PID in Everyday Life
Reverse Process Learning
A Case Example of Reverse Process Learning
Contingency-based Thinking (Part 1)
Contingency-based Thinking (Part 2)
N3C & Wellness of Caregivers (Part 1)
N3C & Wellness of Caregivers (Part 2)
6D & Wellness of Caregivers (Part 1)
6D & Wellness of Caregivers (Part 2)

Readings

Understanding Ageism
Understanding Play Intervention for Dementia (PID)
Understanding Caregiver Wellness

Practice Exercises

Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
Introduction to Mental Health (Part 1)
Introduction to Mental Health (Part 2)
SSLD and Mental Health (Part 1)
SSLD and Mental Health (Part 2)
Replacing Problem Behaviours
Replacing Problem Behaviours Example 1
Replacing Problem Behaviours Example 2 (Part 1)
Replacing Problem Behaviours Example 2 (Part 2)
Replacing Problem Behaviours Example 2 (Part 3)
Implications of Mental Health on the Person’s Lifeworld
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Home Safety
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Responsive Behaviours
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Understanding Patterns of Behaviours
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Understanding Behavioural Expression of Needs
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Importance of Validation
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Validation and Orientation
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Responsive Behaviours and Physical Environment
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Engagement and Quality of Life
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Self-Introduction
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Substance Abuse in Older Adults
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Physical Effects of Alcoholism
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: The Kindling Effect of Alcohol Withdrawal
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Case Story of Older Adult in Alcohol Withdrawal
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Screening Tools for Substance Abuse Disorders in Older Adults
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Nicotine Dependency in Older Adults
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Opioid Dependency in Older Adults
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Capacity of Older Adults with Substance Abuse Disorder and Dementia
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Key Message
Guest Contributor Marilyn White Campbell: Case Story of Older Adult with Dementia and Opioid Addiction
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: The Importance of Hope
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Starting the Conversation Early
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Starting the Conversation Early Cont'd
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Risk Versus Engagement
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Agreement and Consent
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Consent and Intimacy
Guest Contributor Sylvia Davidson: Final Message
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Elder Abuse Introduction
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Individual Older Adults & Trusted Others
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Relationships & The Family System
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Home, Social, and Socio-Cultural Environments
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Effective Community Programs and Interventions
Guest Contributor Prof. David Burnes: Current Research on Elder Abuse
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Introduction
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Learning Goals
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Capacity in Dementia
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Mental Capacity Test
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: What is a Power of Attorney?
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Types of Power of Attorney
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Substitute Decision Maker
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Substitute Decision Maker Cont'd
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Choosing a Substitute Decision Maker
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Choosing a Substitute Decision Maker Cont'd
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Revoking a POA
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Undue Influence from a POA
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Values, Wishes and Beliefs
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Common Myths about Decision-Making
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Supported Decision-Making
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Resources for Learning More about Capacity, Consent and Advance Planning
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Risk and Decision-Making
Guest Contributor Laura Tamblyn Watts: Risk and Decision-Making Cont’d

Readings

Understanding Responsive Behaviours
Understanding Substance Use in Older Adults
Understanding Intimacy and Consent
Understanding Elder Abuse
Understanding Consent, Capacity, and Advance Care Planning

Practice Exercises

Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
Attachment, Intimacy, and Sexuality (Part 1)
Attachment, Intimacy, and Sexuality (Part 2)
Attachment
Intimacy (Part 1)
Intimacy (Part 2)
Sexuality
Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 1)
Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 2)
Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 3)
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: Enabling Sexual Expression Among Seniors
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: Enhancing Social Connection & Intergenerational Exchange
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Long-Term Care
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: LGBTQ Identity and Dementia
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: Providing Care to Aging LGBTQ Communities
Guest Contributor Celeste Pang: Recognizing Significant Others
Introduction to Lifeworld Design
Lifeworld Design Overview (Part 1)
Lifeworld Design Overview (Part 2)
Lifeworld Design Overview (Part 3)
Lifeworld Design Overview (Part 4)
Impacts of Desexualization in Dementia Care
SSLD Perspective on Senior Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 1)
SSLD Perspective on Senior Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 2)
SSLD Perspective on Senior Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 3)
SSLD Perspective on Senior Sexuality and Intimacy (Part 4)

Reading

Understanding Intimacy and Sexuality

Practice Exercises

Optional: Attitude Survey
Optional: Reflective Exercise
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
Introduction to the Holistic-Transcedental Cluster
Concept of Holistic-Transcendence
Illustration of Holistic-Transcendence
Transcendental Experience
Aesthetics and Spirituality
Aesthetics and Dementia - Clinicians' Account
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Sharing of a Beautiful Story (Part 1)
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Sharing of a Beautiful Story (Part 2)
Guest Contributor Linus and Julia: Sharing of a Beautiful Story (Part 3)
Aesthetics and Dementia - Concluding Statements
HT and Spirituality (Part 1)
HT and Spirituality (Part 2)
SSLD and Personhood (Part 1)
SSLD and Personhood (Part 2)
SSLD and Personhood (Part 3)
SSLD and Personhood (Part 4)
Social Inclusion (Part 1)
Social Inclusion (Part 2)
Social Inclusion (Part 3)
Transition to Technology
Guest Contributor William Leung and Kathy Yang: Older Adults and Technology
Guest Contributor William Leung and Kathy Yang: The Virtual Reality for Seniors (VRS) Program at Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

Reading

Understanding Holistic Transcendental Experience and Risk and Risk-taking

Practice Exercises

Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Videos

Module Introduction
Characteristics of a Good Service System
Bridging Biomedical and Psychosocial Dimensions
Transition to the Post-Professional Condition
De-medicalization and the Post-Professional Condition
Mobilization of Knowledge
N3Cs and Supportive Transitions to Technology
Enhancing Senior Care with Technology
A Good Caregiving System: Resources
Service Delivery in Different Parts of the World: Major Players in Senior Care
Major Players in Senior Care: Implications on Dementia
Service Delivery in Different Parts of the World: Strengths
Collaboration between the Four Sectors
Quality, Access, and Equity (Part 1)
Quality, Access, and Equity (Part 2)
Quality, Access, and Equity (Part 3)
Quality, Access, and Equity (Part 4)
Guest Contributor Gloria Clemencia Pérez-Rivera: The Situation in Colombia
Guest Contributor Gloria Clemencia Pérez-Rivera: The Impacts of Armed Conflict on Mental Health & Dementia
Guest Contributor Gloria Clemencia Pérez-Rivera: The Importance of Culturally Responsive Care
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: Self-Introduction and about Yee Hong
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: Key Message
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: What a Good System of Care Should Be
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: Innovation and Profit-oriented Service
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: Strengths of Yee Hong
Guest Contributor Tracey Jones: Risk Aversion in a Care Facility
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Self-Introduction
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Information about Baycrest Health Sciences
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Key Message to Caregivers
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Key Features of an Ideal Service System
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Trajectories of Dementia Care (Part 1)
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Trajectories of Dementia Care (Part 2)
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: The Ideal System
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Use of Technology
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Possibilities and Life
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Consideration of Personal Value
Guest Contributor Jordanne Holland: Organizational Reality
Diverse Cultural Perspectives on Dementia and Dementia Care
How to Counter Ageism?

Reading

Understanding Senior Care and Service

Practice Exercises

Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding
Test Your Understanding

Instructors

University of Toronto, Toronto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is Dementia?

Dementia is an impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities.

2: What is the purpose of the Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach course?

This online certification by Coursera can be shared on LinkedIn profiles and printed on resumes and other documents to enhance your portfolio.

3: What other things will I learn through the Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach online course?

This online training will teach you about healthcare systems and long term care homes. It also teaches positive interaction and practical knowledge of dealing with patients and raising awareness.

4: What is the total duration of the course?

The duration of the online course is 7 weeks, including 29 hours of beginner-level online learning.

5: What is the SSLD approach?

It defines strategies and skills for learning and development that can be used in community care, in-home care, and long-term support. It also includes support across a variety of settings,settings from private caregiving to community service and institutionalised residential care.