Eligibility criteria:
- Age 19+
- Lived in the EU for 3 years.
This course is FREE for all, find out more
This is a 12 week course for adults with continuous start dates throughout the year. With guidance and support you will work online towards achieving a recognised Level 2 qualification, and receive your certificate on completion. Please apply or contact us for further information.
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care.
You will learn:
- Unit 1 - Dementia Awareness;
- Unit 2 - The Person-Centred Approach to the Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia;
- Unit 3 - Understand the Factors That Can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals who have Dementia;
- Unit 4 - Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care;
- Unit 5 - Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person-Centred Approach;
- Unit 6 - Understand Behaviour in the Context of Dementia;
- Unit 7 - Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care.
As part of your registration process for online learning you will have to attend a short induction to provide evidence of your eligibility. You will not have to attend an interview.
Learner Benefits:
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification;
- Improve your understanding of the various forms of dementia and the importance of being respectful at all times;
- Further your personal and professional development.
