Therapeutic Observation – Best Practice for 1:1 Support

Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*
Associate/Network Member: £10+VAT | Non-member: £20+VAT

1.5 hour online session via Virtual Classroom

This course supports care staff to deliver safe, effective, and person centred one to one support for people living with dementia. It focuses on best practice in special observation, helping staff understand when and why it is used, their responsibilities, and how to use it in a way that benefits both the person receiving care and the staff providing support.

The course uses practical examples to explore communication, approach, spotting distress, and responding appropriately. It also provides guidance on de escalation techniques to reduce behaviours of distress and support positive outcomes.

Entry Requirements: Learners should have completed their staff induction and have basic awareness of dementia as a minimum.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the purpose of special observation in dementia care
• Identify the benefits and challenges of providing one to one support
• Describe best practice in special observation
• Understand their responsibilities when carrying out special observation
• Develop communication skills and approaches that support people living with dementia
• Recognise signs of distress and respond appropriately
• Use techniques to de escalate behaviours of distress and promote wellbeing

Standards mapping
This course is mapped to the new dementia care standards:
• Person centred care
• Responsive support for changing dependency
• Respect and dignity
• Skills and competence
• Supportive environment
• Meaningful activities and engagement
• Culture of positive behavioural support
• Leadership for dementia excellence

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred