Sonas Programme Training – Level I & II (Course ID: S454)

Description

Date: 8th & 29th July 2022 | Time: 9.30a to 4.30pm

The Sonas Programme is a therapeutic activity delivered as group and individual sessions for people with moderate to severe dementia. The sessions involve stimulation of all five senses, gentle physical exercise, quality engagement and relaxation. The Sonas Course is a two level course It involves online and face to face training & work-based learning, with certification then issued for two years.

• Level 1 involves training to deliver the Sonas Individual Multisensory Session and Sonas Individual Relaxing Session.
• Level 2 involves training to deliver the Sonas Group Session. Upon completion of Level 1, a person is certified to carry out Sonas Individual sessions. Upon completion of Level 2, a person is also certified to carry out the Sonas Group Session.
• Course learning outcomes include an understanding of communication, the experience of dementia, the benefits of sensory stimulation, and the Sonas Programme.

Attendees must make sure that they will be available to attend all 3 & half days before booking on a Sonas course.

Note: You’ll need the Sonas Programme Kit to deliver the Sonas sessions. In case your work place already have one , you need not buy the kit.

Note: Level II training for this course will be delivered in September – Venue & dates TBC

Disclaimer: The scheduled course/workshop is run based on a minimum number of attendees. Engaging Dementia reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course in the event of unforeseen circumstances or insufficient numbers. Places are offered on a first come first serve basis and places cannot be guaranteed until confirmation full payment of course fees is received.