Published: May 25, 2016
Categories: Events
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 – Thursday, June 30, 2016
University of MA Medical School – Shrewsbury Amphitheatre
333 South St.
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545
NTG’s National Model Workshop: Dementia Capable Care of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia
REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING OFFERED AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE DUE TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND BRIDGEWELL.
2 Day Basic Workshop: $75 (Normally $275)
June 28 and 29, 2016
8:30 am – 9:00 AM Sign-In (Day 1 only)
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Workshop
3 Day “Affiliated Regional Trainer” Workshop: $150 (Normally $475)
June 28, 29, and 30, 2016
8:30 am – 9:00 am Sign-in (Day 1 only)
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Workshop (Day 1 and 2)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Workshop (Day 3)
An evidence-informed, interactive workshop based on the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) new national model Education and Training Curriculum on Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities. The basic workshop is offered over two days. A third day is added to the workshop as an option for those interested in becoming an NTG Affiliated Regional Trainer.* (See below for details.)
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is designed for staff with direct or ancillary care responsibilities for supporting older adults with intellectual disability at disability, health care, and aging-related agencies or staff providing supports in home settings.
Topics Covered:
*3 Day NTG Affiliated Regional Trainer Option
An Affiliated Regional Trainer option is available as an additional third day for those wishing to become recognized as NTG Affiliated Regional Trainers. Limited seats available for the Affiliated Regional Trainer option. Regional trainers are authorized to provide training within their organization or agency or to outside organizations and agencies within their region using NTG branded curriculum materials under the mentorship of an NTG Master Trainer.
Training will be conducted by NTG Lead Trainer Kathie Bishop, PhD, and NTG Master Trainers Kathy Service, FNP and Mary Hogan, MA.