Level 2 Certificate The Principles Of Dementia Care
Course Overview
Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising - by 2052, it's expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it's important that you understand different approaches to dementia care. Our level 2 course will teach you the different forms of dementia, and how to support individuals with person-centred care and positive communication.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Funded via the Adult Education Budget. To be eligible for the adult education budget, learners must be over 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years and live in a non-devolved area (You must not live in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midland, West of England or Sheffield City Region). Not funded for Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
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
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Care Planning, Falls Prevention, End of Life Care or Personal Care.
Where can you work?
This qualification is suitable for those working in the Health and Social Care Sector.
