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Brain & Behaviour > Physiology and Functionality Overview

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Illustration of the Brain and it's partsThis open course provides an overview of the Physiology & Functionality of the Brain and the effects of the 7 A's ( Anosognosia, Amnesia, Aphasia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Altered Perception and Apathy) and the associated brain part affected as two distinct modules.

Each module provides an interactive flash-based module which provides details on the specific part of the brain and it's function, the impact of dysfunction in the brain part and care strategies to use when caring for the person with the associated cognitive dysfunction.


REQUIREMENTS: You will need to have the Adobe Flashplayer installed on your computer, permission to run the flash player (which may have to be sest by your system administrator) and your browser should be set to accept pop-up windows.

Advance Care Planning (ACP) & Health Care for Family & Caregivers

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Photo of family discussion around kitchen table

Research shows that Advance Care Planning (ACP) improves quality of life and quality end of life care. Advance Care Planning involves a process of reflection and communication where a person reflects and shares with others what is important to their quality of life.  It provides an opportunity for individuals to start conversations with their families, a Substitute Decision Maker and possibly the health care team about their personal beliefs and values; also to consider options about their care if they were to become mentally incapable of giving consent or refusing treatment or care. 

This course is designed for the public audience with a view to providing information and supporting conversations within and among family members about advance care planning and clarifying how it is shaped by Ontario legislation.

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Providence Care > Collaborative & Person-Cented Care (PCC)

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Behavioural Supports Ontario Online Learning This course contains self-paced learning activities, including discussion forums and a pre and post assessment quiz designed to cultivate effective team-based person-centred care for responsive behaviours. 

The course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in five areas: communication skills in the work environment with patients, families and staff, team relationships and collaboration, team roles, dealing with conflict at work and exploring 'Personhood' and the 'lived experience' of the resident. Discussion forums will be monitored and moderated by a behavioural health care knowledge broker and will provide a platform for participants to share ideas, experiences and resources.
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BSS-2018 > Team-Based Person-Centred Care

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Behavioural Supports Ontario Online Learning This course contains self-paced learning activities, including discussion forums and a pre and post assessment quiz designed to cultivate effective team-based person-centred care for responsive behaviours. 

The course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in five areas: communication skills in the work environment with patients, families and staff, team relationships and collaboration, team roles, dealing with conflict at work and exploring 'Personhood' and the 'lived experience' of the resident. Discussion forums will be monitored and moderated by a behavioural health care knowledge broker and will provide a platform for participants to share ideas, experiences and resources.
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