Activity Therapy Training
ImaginationGYM Dementia Care is a sensory relaxation programme based on story-telling, nature, music, aroma and light-touch therapy. It enhances well-being and communication for Dementia residents and their families.
Activity co-ordinatoors can integrate regular ImaginationGYM sessions into their work schedules.
Care workers with the opportunity to run activities with residents can also benefit from our training.
Nursing staff designated to activities will benefit from the training and other nurses with some time flexibility.
health & social care staff
ImaginationGYM offers a range of benfits for all healthcare environments. Our innovative training and methodology incorporates relaxation technicques and theraputic communication to assist with the day-to-day needs and support of residents, family members and staff. Staff are trained to the highest compliance levels and we provide ongoing support to enhance the working environment.
Training courses for health & social care staff
ImaginationGYM training is a comprehensive series of courses enabling staff to run Activity Therapy sessions in their workplace on a regular basis. Regular sessions help to increase benefits for residents and allow staff to gain feedback from the residents.
Training is available for care workers, activity coordinatiors, nursing staff, occupational therapists, volunteers and management. Courses include onsite, scheduled and online at all levels. Assessment and feedback are required for certification.
ImaginationGYM Level 1 Training is our starter training course and is our basic training for staff to run ImaginationGYM activity sessions in their workplace. It is run as two-day course with practice time included.
The training covers our Methodology and the room set-up guidelines necessary to implement the programme as part of an activity schedule. It also covers safety protocols and the required paperwork for healthcare compliance.
Our venues in the Republic of Ireland are as follows:
The Vienna Woods Glanmire Co.Cork
The Mayo Education Centre Westport Rd Castlebar Co.Mayo
The Kilkenny Education Centre, Callan Rd Kilkenny Co.Kilkenny
The Dublin West Education Centre Old Blessington Rd, Tallaght Dublin 24
Yes, all our training courses are available online; Level 1 & Practitioner Training.
In the past, our Level 1 training was only done onsite, however starting in 2023 we now offer Level 1 training online.
While most staff members enjoy and benefit from person-to-person training, we understand that it is not always possible so we have created new online training to facilitate people who are unable to attend one of our training venues.
Yes, we can come to your premises to train staff. Please note there is a minimum group number of 8 people.
All ImaginationGYM certificates are valid for two years and can then be updated to the next level if the staff member wants to continue using the programme.
All our training courses integrate practical advice on how carers can improve their own well-being while working in challenging environments. Our self-care techniques benefit everyone; staff, management, residents & their families.
ImaginationGYM Practitioner Level training is a higher level assessment based training that enables staff members to enhance well-being for residents at a more advanced level. It promotes dedication to quality care for residents and their families.
All Practitioner Level training courses are one-day online courses and can be done after 4 months months of completing the Level 1 training, or when the Level 1 certification is due for renewal.
We ensure that the facility is compliant with all the requirements to run the sessions in accordance with ImaginationGYM Methodology.
Your facility or workplace can become a Registered Centre by attending the Practitioner Level Training, completing the assessment and ensuring the checklist for compliance is covered in your facilitation of the sessions.
join our growing community
Facilities with staff members trained to our Practitioner Levels become registered ImaginationGYM Centres. We learn from and support each other. Registered Centres can avail of our regular promotional work to showcase a particular nursing home/facility.
ImaginationGYM Care is dedicated to providing on-the-ground solutions to enhance quality of life for patients, clients and carers around the world.
Our training courses in the UK are provided by Training2Care Ltd, a leading UK Training Provider dedicated to improving the lives of staff and residents.
