Ensuring Safety with Dementia Care When Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
In this course, you’ll explore how to maintain a safe environment, for people living with dementia, at home and aid with everyday tasks—such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting—without compromising dignity or independence. You’ll also learn how to document and report safety concerns, ensuring your actions support the person-centred, safe, and respectful approach to dementia care emphasized in British Columbia.
This training combines evidence-based safety principles with real-world caregiving examples, empowering you to anticipate risks, act confidently, and prevent harm.
60 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common safety risks for people living with dementia
- Apply environmental and personal safety precautions
- Demonstrate safe practices while assisting with ADLs
- Recognize and report safety concerns or changes in condition
- Balance client independence with supervision and dignity
- Document and communicate safety observations effectively
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
