The iCST Dementia Interactive Online Training
Aims to translate theories, research evidence into clinical practice and equip individuals with skills to deliver iCST in a standardised and person-centred way.
What is iCST intervention for people with dementia and their carers?
iCST is an evidence-based intervention to empower people with dementia through mentally stimulating and enjoyable activities. Taking part in the iCST intervention motivated people with dementia to keep their mind active and look for more information related to mental stimulation. Evidence shows that iCST improved the relationship quality of people with dementia and their caregiver and caregivers’ well-being
Learning Objectives
An introduction of iCST dementia intervention
Learn about the theories of mental stimulation and carer involvement in cognition-based interventions
Learn how iCST was designed, developed and evaluated and the iCST trial results
Learn how to apply the key principles of iCST
Familiarise with the themes in the iCST sessions
Learn techniques and practice effective communication skills
Learn to deliver iCST and train the family caregiver individually at the home set-up visit
Develop problem-solving strategies to deliver iCST sessions.
What does the training involve?
iCST training is a cognitive and psychosocial educational programme using a teacher and a learner-centred approach to engage delegates actively, fostering a deeper understanding and application of cognitive stimulation strategies. The training incorporates key principles of iCST through interactive techniques such as role play, video observations and completion of practical exercises.
iCST dementia training is suitable for careers of people living with dementia, healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in the career-delivered iCST for people with dementia.
Key points
Class size: 2 up to 12 delegates
Certificate of CPD accreditation
Learning outcomes
Understand the theories of mental stimulation and evidence- based on iCST.
Apply the iCST key principles, communication skills and techniques.
Deliver iCST to the person with dementia & train family carer individually.
Develop problem-solving strategies to deliver iCST sessions.
The iCST Dementia Online Training aims to translate theories, research evidence into clinical practice and equip individuals with skills to deliver iCST in a standardised and person-centred way.
iCST dementia training is suitable for carers of people living with dementia, healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in the carer-delivered iCST for people with dementia.
This education training programme is delivered by Dr Phuong Leung, a senior dementia educator.