The iCST Dementia Education Training aims to translate theories, research evidence into clinical practice and equip individuals with skills to deliver iCST in a standardise and person-centred way.

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 delivery iCST and train the family carer individually at the home set-up visit
• Develop problem-solving strategies to deliver iCST sessions.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the theories of mental stimulation and carers' involvement in cognition-based interventions.
• Understand how iCST was designed, developed and evaluated.
• Understand how to apply the iCST key principles and techniques.
• Be able to deliver iCST to the person with dementia and train the family carer individually at an iCST setup visit.

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.

What is iCST intervention for people with dementia and their carers?

iCST is an evidence-based intervention offering home-based mentally stimulating and enjoyable activities to people with dementia. 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 carers and carers’ well-being.

What does the training involve?

iCST training is a cognitive and psychosocial educational programme using a teacher and a learner-centred approach. This training includes transferring theories and research evidence into clinical practice and applying the iCST key principles, techniques through role play, video observations and completion of practical exercises.

Key points

Class size: up to12 delegates

Certificate of CPD accreditation

For further information about iCST dementia training please visit https://www.icstdementiatraining.co.uk

This training is facilitated by Dr Phuong Leung, a senior dementia educator.

Previous iCST dementia online training feedback

"I wish this was something I had attended 5 years ago" -(Dementia family care)

“Giving an invaluable tool to use with families to help them work together and find meaningful conversations and activities at home which will help strengthen relationships. This is increasingly important at this present time with day care and other group activities remaining closed” (Dementia Nurse)

"The training was well structured and you (Dr Leung) used Zoom really well eg. splitting off into groups, putting up Survey Monkey... Well Done!" (Dementia Occupational Therapist)

“Thank you this has been thoroughly enjoyable and very informative” (Dementia Nurse)

“A good mix of group exercises and teaching and going through a process of looking at the evidence base and theory and then moving onto practical application was really useful” (Dementia occupational therapist)

Implementing iCST in the community

"A brilliant training and invaluable resource which I have shared and delivered to many of the patients and their families I care for during the prolonged closure of day care and other support groups."

(Janine Lane - Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Dementia, District Nurse, Queens Nurse)