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Training aims. To provide a sound basis for clinical practice within a Memory ServiceTo meet the national requirements for training Memory Service staffRoyal College of Psychiatrists: Memory Services National Accreditation ProgrammeTo reflect the changing requirements for an effective Memory Serv
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1. Training Report on the 5 day training of Community Nurses
prior to their employment in the
Memory Assessment Service
2. Training aims To provide a sound basis for clinical practice within a Memory Service
To meet the national requirements for training Memory Service staff
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Memory Services National Accreditation Programme
To reflect the changing requirements for an effective Memory Service
To reinforce the competence and confidence of selected mental health nurses
3. Training content Academic and legal issues
dementia; memory; national and trust policies
Assessment
Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination (revised)
administration, interpretation and reporting
Counselling skills
pre- and post-diagnosis
Management
time, case-load, audit and research
4. Training modalities illustrated lectures (6)
guided reading (4)
facilitated discussions (9)
reinforcing exercises (5)
written assessments (2)
interactive experiences (9)
reflective periods (4)
and lots of laughter