Information on Dementia Care Basic Training e-learning

Dementia care basic training will be conducted nationwide from 2016 (Heisei 28) in order to improve the base of care staff based on the Comprehensive Dementia Measures Promotion Strategy (New Orange Plan) formulated in January 2015 (Heisei 27). This is a training that started in . Starting in 2021 (Reiwa 3), all training can now be learned via e-learning. By thoroughly learning the basics, from the current situation surrounding dementia to specific nursing care concepts, we will provide training so that you can learn the correct nursing care methods and confidently provide dementia care.

The training will be mandatory for unqualified caregivers working at nursing care facilities nationwide (with some exemptions) from fiscal 2021, and will be completed by taking an e-learning course (about 150 minutes*) on basic training for dementia caregivers.

*The total course time will vary from person to person, as it will take about 150 minutes to watch the video, as well as time for confirmation tests, self-work, etc.

Dementia care basic training e-learning is based on the standard curriculum set by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for the subject ``Basics of understanding and responding to people with dementia,'' which you will learn in order by watching lecture videos and answering confirmation tests.

The course is divided into an introduction and four chapters. Each chapter includes multiple lecture videos (5 to 10 minutes long) that you can watch to progress through your studies. After completing each chapter, you will take a test. The test will include questions about the content you learned in the video.○ circle☓ Bad) format, and if you answer all the questions correctly you can proceed to the next chapter.