Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) in Dementia Care
Interested in partaking in GPA training? Not sure which format option to pick or what would work best for your teams busy schedule? Read on for a brief description of each format option. At the bottom of this page you will also find PDF documents you can download for your reference, or share with your team!
What is GPA Basics?
“GPA Basics is an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. Designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across healthcare sectors, GPA Basics is delivered as four modules over a 7.5-hour day [and facilitated by a GPA Certified Coach]. It is available in an in-person classroom option and in some organizations it may also be available in a virtual (online) option.”
– Quote taken from the AGE website
What is GPA eLearning?
“GPA eLearning is a new online program from AGE that is producing exceptional results. Made up of key content from the
GPA Basics Curriculum, it is delivered via short video tutorials from the 4 modules in a GPA Basics Education session.”
– Quote taken from the AGE GPA Fact sheet
Important: GPA eLearning Program is a prerequisite for all GPA Certified Coach Workshop attendees.
What is Integrated GPA (iGPA)?
“Integrated GPA (iGPA) is our blended GPA learning program, a flexible alternative to GPA Basics. It consists of a half day of GPA eLearning followed by a half-day of in-classroom learning (traditional or virtual online classroom option available) that builds on your GPA eLearning and takes place no more than a few weeks after the GPA eLearning session.”
– Quote taken from the AGE website
What is a GPA Certified Coach?
“The GPA Certified Coach In-House Champion Model is [suitable primarily for large organizations]. An organization sponsors its own in-house GPA Certified Coach(es), allowing it to facilitate staff GPA training and refresher sessions on demand.”
– Quote taken from the AGE GPA Fact sheet
Important: GPA eLearning Program is a prerequisite for all GPA Certified Coach Workshop attendees.
HCCWSC – GPA PDF’s
Read this PDF to learn more about the specific GPA format options the council provides. You may also want to share this document with your team or manager to encourage them to learn what GPA has to offer!
Read this PDF to learn more about the process of reimbursement for GPA training here at the council. Near the end of this document you will find a step by step guide telling you how to apply for reimbursement.
Need more details? Visit the AGE website
Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc. is the developer and distributor of GPA®. Their website can provide you with further details.
