Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 (SKI26S023)
Curriculum area: Employability
- Number of weeks: 10
- Delivery type: Online
- Venue: Online Delivery
- Free Course
We're not taking online enrolments for this offering at the moment, contact your local centre using the details below for more information
About the course
Unit 1 summary:
Section 1: Understanding what dementia is
Section 2: Understanding key features of theoretical models of dementia
Section 3: Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
Section 4: Understanding factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia
Unit 2 summary:
Section 1: Understanding the approaches that enable individuals with dementia to experience well-being
Section 2: Understanding the role of carers in the care and support of individuals with dementia
Section 3: Understanding the roles of others in the support of individuals with dementia
Unit 3 summary:
Section 1: Understanding the factors that can influence communication with individuals who have dementia
Section 2: Understanding how a person-centred approach may be used to encourage positive communication with dementia
Section 3: Understanding the factors which can affect interactions with individuals with dementia
Unit 4 summary:
Section 1: Understanding the importance of the diversity of individuals with dementia
Section 2: Understanding the importance of person-centred approaches in the care and support of individuals with dementia
Section 3: Understanding ways of working with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met
Unit 5 summary:
Section 1: Understanding the common medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia
Section 2: Understanding how to provide person-centred care to individuals with dementia through the appropriate and effective use of medication
Unit 6 summary:
Section 1: Understanding that behaviour is often used as a means of communication
Section 2: Understanding how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia
Section 3: Understanding why some people with dementia will need additional support
Unit 7: summary
Section 1: Understanding the impact of activity on physical and mental well-being
Section 2: Understanding the benefits of social activities
Section 3: Understanding how activity can be the basis or a model of care and support
How the course will be delivered
Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor
What you'll need to bring
Laptop/PC
Entry requirements
19+, no formal entry requirements
Additional transferable skills:
Compassion, communication, observation, patience, person-centred care, teamwork, resilience
Contact us
Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com