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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care

Course Overview

Are you looking to improve your knowledge of dementia care by completing a dementia course? UK employers, particularly in the health and social care sector, are often looking for candidates with knowledge of this complex condition. This qualification aims to provide you with the vital knowledge needed to begin tackling dementia through understanding what it is and how to support those who are affected by it. It also ensures that you will develop an essential understanding of caring for people with dementia, as well as covering the benefits of positive communication and the importance of individualised, person-centred care.


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Key Information

Course Length
4-12 weeks
average course length

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

The benefits of this course include:

  • Learn from your own home, in your own time
  • Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
  • Access to award-winning learning and assessment materials
  • Subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries
  • Funding available – speak to one of our team for more information and to see if you are eligible.
  • Cost and Funding Information

    Funded Course
    Yes

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    Unit 1: Dementia awareness

    In this unit you will learn about precisely what dementia is, the most common types of dementia and the causal factors associated to 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

    Within this unit you will 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 your 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

    Within this unit you will be introduced 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 will help you 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

    Within this unit you will look 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

    In this unit you will 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 qualification could assist you in gaining the following employment opportunities and potential salaries:

    Care worker – up to £19,834

    Mental Health Nurse – up to £26,674

    Occupational Therapist – up to £36,466

    Full cost Direct debit Fully funded
    £299 Initial payment of £29.90, 3 monthly payments of £89.70 To be eligible you must:
  • Be 19 or over
  • Have lived in the European Union for the past three years
  • Not be a current learner with The Skills Network or another provider
  • Learners must reside in England or Scotland
  • NOT have done the course of interest before.