The knowledge and skills needed to provide dementia care has never been more necessary than it is now. This qualification will help you understand what the condition entails, as well teach how best to support those who are affected by it.
The course covers essential topics such as positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that take into account an individual’s needs at every stage of their journey through this difficult time in life. Learn how you can best help them in their time of need with professional yet personable attention during the illness phase too when they may be experiencing symptoms like confusion due forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
Course Length: 16 weeks on average
Awarding Body: TQUK (E-certificates upon achievement)
Learning Method(s): Online and paper materials, online and paper assessment
There is no prior qualification needed to access this course.
This course is part of our fully funded range of Level 2 courses so is free to the majority of learners – eligibility criteria applies.
Unit 1: Dementia awareness
This unit covers precisely what dementia is, the most common types of dementia and the causal factors associated with them. Also explored is how others can have a positive impact on an individual with dementia through a variety of different techniques.
Unit 2: Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
Build the knowledge and understanding required to enable an individual with dementia to experience a sense of security and well-being. The vital role of carers in such a scenario is also covered.
Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
This unit will raise awareness of the different communication needs and limitations of individuals with dementia in order to encourage positive interaction.
Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
An introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion as ideas to aspire to, which are also all important when practising the person-centred care approach.
Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
This unit helps understand the range of cutting edge medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia, exploring specific needs that individuals may have when receiving medication.
Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
This unit looks at the different behaviours individuals display once diagnosed with dementia and how to respond to particular types of behaviour.
Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
Explore how engaging in social activities in order to enhance mental, physical and social well-being can be of amazing benefit to individuals with dementia.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
If employed, learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:
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Other fully funded courses:
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Care Planning
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Falls Prevention
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in London or Buckinghamshire, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Funding is generally available to people who are unemployed or on a lower income and is subject to residency and eligibility checks when you enrol.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that develops knowledge of dementia and how to provide effective and compassionate support to people living with the condition. It covers the causes and types of dementia, person centred care, communication, promoting wellbeing, understanding behaviour, supporting families and carers and the wider impact of dementia.
This qualification is suitable for Care Workers, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers, Personal Assistants, family carers and others who support people living with dementia. It is particularly valuable for those working in residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supported living, hospitals and community healthcare services.
Dementia training is widely recognised as an important part of good practice for care workers who support people living with dementia, and many employers expect relevant staff to have appropriate knowledge. This qualification develops understanding of dementia and person centred support while helping learners build confidence and demonstrate their commitment to high quality care.
Most learners complete the qualification within 10 to 12 weeks through flexible blended learning, with online learning materials and dedicated tutor or assessor support. Assessment is completed through an online portfolio of evidence and knowledge based workbooks, with no formal examinations required.
