Program Overview
GPA Recharged is an interactive review of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Basics program, designed as a refresher for participants who have completed the GPA Basics program within the previous two years. This workshop enhances the skill set learned in GPA Basics, allowing participants to continue to provide compassionate, person-centred and self-protective care.
Course Content
Who is this for?
Anyone who works or volunteers with older adults in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recap the GPA® Basics principles
State the SPEED model and the 8 A’s of dementia
Recognize personal space, triggers and verbal redirection strategies.
Apply self-protective and gentle redirection physical techniques.
Cost
The Public
$80
SJHCG Staff
$10
Program Schedule Details
Start Date
Program Details
July 15, 2025
9:00 am
9:00 am
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Recharged
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 15, 2025
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) Recharged
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
