Older adults' dementia simulation course - SLaM

This one day, interprofessional training course is designed for staff working on older adult inpatient wards within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Combining face to face teaching with immersive simulation, the course builds on existing knowledge and skills for supporting people living with dementia who experience Behaviours that Challenge (BtC).

Across a series of realistic simulated scenarios, participants will encounter professional actors portraying various presentations of BtC in dementia. Each scenario is followed by a facilitated, structured debrief, offering a safe space to reflect on the experience, explore communication approaches, and consolidate learning.

The course is underpinned by the CAIT (Communication and Interaction Training) programme, which provides practical, evidence based techniques to enhance communication and promote person centred dementia care. To maximise learning and enhance the simulation experience, participants are strongly encouraged to complete the CAIT e learning module on LEAP prior to attending.