Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course

Transforming Lives With Compassionate Mental Health Care And Hope.

Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course

Antara Institute of Health Sciences, the educational wing of Antara Society of Mental Health Sciences believes that mental health caregivers need to be trained in providing basic care to mentally ill patients in clinical and community setting. Antara Society of Mental Health Sciences is a voluntary, non-profit, secular and charitable organization founded in 2021. One of the objectives of the society is to develop mental health sciences and train competent professionals to treat mental health patients by setting up learning centers, knowledge hubs, and other related initiatives. We aim to promote education through rights-based approaches for all people.

Type

Training

Duration

6 Months Course

Admissions

Open For 2025

For enquiries call: +918420700252

Introduction To Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course

Course Content

6

Months

1

Semesters

6

Subjective Modules

The Certificate course ‘Training in Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care’ is designed to inform learners about the continuum of senior services and support. The focus is on elderly community care, in-home support, long-term care in different contexts, including private caregiving community services and institutionalized residential care. The course’s objectives are to provide learners with a conceptual and practical understanding of dementia and dementia care.

Module	Curriculum
Module 1	Geriatric Mental Health
Module 2	Understanding Dementia
Module 3	Dementia: Impact on the person
Module 4	Dementia: Caregiving and the Home Environment
Module 5	Dementia: Community Level
Module 6	Dementia: Care for the Caregiver

Key Highlights of Antara's Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course

What does this course have to offer?

Who will benefit from this course?

Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of and affected individuals, and others interested in learning about dementia and quality care for the elderly will benefit from this course. Whether you’re a professional or family carer, this course will help you better understand the person you’re caring for, and offer best practice advice on managing challenging behaviour and diffusing stressful situations. It will help you stay connected with your loved one with enhanced communication skills.

Duration of the Course

The ‘Training in Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care’ Certificate Course is a 6-month programme. There is sufficient emphasis on practical training under experienced doctors of Antara.

Eligibility for the Course

The student seeking admission to this course should have passed Madhyamik (class X)/ Secondary School Examination (SSC).

Work Prospects after the Course

After completion of the course, the candidates will be equipped to work as caregivers for elderly patients with dementia in settings such as: • Households, Hospitals (government/private), clinics (government/private) and independent health care centres.

What you’ll learn?

The process and factors that lead to aging.
Mental health disorders among seniors.
The nursing care plan.
Progressive stages of dementia.
Effects of dementia on the patient.
Communicating with someone who has dementia
Techniques for ensuring patient’s physical and psychological well-being through communication, bathing, feeding, dressing, and other tasks.
To care for yourself by using our tips on managing caregiving stress.

Admission Procedure

The admission form can be downloaded from the prospectus or obtained from the AIHS office and submitted there.

Important note: Applicants from marginalized sections will be given preference. Deserving candidates will be given the scholarship.

Course Fees

Payment Modules	Course Fee (INR.)
Registration Fees	1,000
Tuition Fees	5,000
Total Course Fees	6,000

20 % discount on tuition fees for groups from care service organizations with minimum 5 candidates.

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Get to know the Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course in depth by downloading the course prospectus.

Training In Geriatric Mental Health and Dementia Care Certificate Course

Transforming Lives With Compassionate Mental Health Care And Hope.