Primary Care Workers Skills and Knowledge

Primary Care
Workers Skills
and Knowledge

Primary Care Workers Supporting People Living with Dementia

The knowledge and skills recommendations are designed to help guide you through your individual or organizational learning plan. While there is no ‘hard or fast’ rule for who does what, the information will provide insight into the types of functions provided across levels. Depending on your role in the system, you may have more expertise in some areas than others.

Level 1: Dementia Knowledge & Skills

If you are working as support or administrative staff in Primary Care settings such as Family Health Teams or Community Health Centres, the following knowledge and skills will aid you in your interactions with people living with Dementia.

Key Concepts of Dementia

Normal Aging Versus Dementia

Early Warning Signs of Dementia

Effective Communication Skills for People Living with Dementia

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Level 2: Dementia Knowledge & Skills

If you are an allied health professional, a Care of the Elderly Physician, a Family Physician, a Nurse, or any other regulated healthcare professional, the following knowledge and skills will aid you in your interactions with people living with Dementia.

Key Concepts of Dementia

Normal Aging Versus Dementia

Early Warning Signs of Dementia

Effective Communication Skills for People Living with Dementia

Community Services & Supports

Caregiver Stress

Caregiver Issues and Challenges Along the Dementia Journey

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The Champlain Dementia Network Competency Mapping Tool

The Champlain Dementia Network Competency Mapping helps individuals, teams and organizations identify the recommended competencies for their staff to meet the needs of people living with Dementia. Our aim is to ensure the education and training provided in dementia and Dementia-related fields is of high quality and evidence-based.