Increasing the Participation of Aiding People with Aphasia in the Community

Course objectives:

Persons with aphasia often need support to facilitate successful communication and participation. Join this course, organised by St Luke’s Hospital, to learn basic knowledge of aphasia and the types of communication modalities available for effective and meaningful conversation.

Course Content:

· Understand aphasia and its causes.

· Understand the effects of aphasia on communication.

· Recognise the need for communication support for people with aphasia.

· Understand the application of supported communication techniques to improve the quality of life for people with aphasia.

· Apply strategies to support conversational abilities in adults with aphasia.

Who Should Attend: Allied Health Professionals (Speech Therapist), Support Care Staff (Therapy Assistant, Nursing Aide), Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, Doctor

Competency Mapping (CCSSF):

• Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living/ Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (BADL/IADL) Retraining
• Assist with Client Assessment

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE DATES, FEES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Course Enquiries: Please contact sla_admin@stluke.org.sg

Register at: https://lms.wizlearn.com/AIC

Training Duration: 1 Full Day

Learning Mode: Online (Zoom)