D-Esc: Virtual Reality De-escalation Training
D-Esc is a Dementia Australia workshop that provides virtual reality (VR) de-escalation training for a behavioural emergency, designed for staff caring for people living with dementia.
This course combines VR experiences with engaging discussions and classroom learning over a 3-hour session. By integrating cutting-edge technology with traditional interactive methods, participants gain deep insights and practical knowledge in a balanced and dynamic learning environment.
Course details
Key benefits
Benefits of D-Esc include:
- Reduce incidents of stress for people living with dementia, carers and families.
- Increase the confidence and personal safety of aged care workers.
- Promote staff retention through reduced high-risk scenarios.
- Enhance the personalised care, safety and quality of life for people living with dementia.
Learn through experience with your team
With the use of an experiential VR program in D-Esc, your staff can practice their response to the behaviour change in a controlled and safe simulated environment.
On the day, a trained facilitator will guide your staff through the immersive VR experience, so they can feel supported to get the maximum learning benefit.
Learning objectives
D-Esc is a fully funded workshop until June 2025, available to eligible participants. To confirm the eligibility of your staff, contact The Centre for Dementia Learning.
D-Esc is a Dementia Australia program created with support from The Rosemary Norman Foundation, Fitzpatrick Sykes Family Foundation, Navarra Care Foundation and Australian Communities Foundation through HDR Australia Fund, and is delivered by Dementia Australia (RTO Code 2512).
How to apply
If you have up to 15 participants, submit your details to join the waitlist for D-Esc.
For more information, contact the Centre for Dementia Learning on 1300 336 368. Terms and conditions apply for online courses. RTO Provider number 2512.