Want to make a difference? Put your diploma/degree to work! This 185-hour program will build on your current health care skills and increase your skills and abilities to work with patients suffering from dementia.
This 185-hour program is designed to build on the previous knowledge, skill and attitude of the post-certificate health and/or social service practitioner in order to increase competency and skill in caring for those with dementia.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a college certificate, diploma, university degree or equivalent. Volunteers, family caregivers will be considered on an individual basis.
Contact Information
For more information
Barrie: 705-728-1968, ext. 5810 or e-mail healthconed@georgiancollege.ca Collingwood: 705-445-2961, or e-mail collingwood@georgianc.on.ca Owen Sound: 519-376-0840,ext. 2003 or e-mail dyule@georgianc.on.ca Orangeville: 519-940-0331 or orangeville@georgiancollege.caCourses
- DEMS 1000 Overview of Dementia Care
- DEMS 1001 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- DEMS 1002 Caregiving Skills
- DEMS 1003 Ethics and Legalities
- DEMS 1007 WWDC Clinical/Field Placement Elective