Dementia Care

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging job, though rewarding. Each case is unique so understanding a person-centred can help to provide a high quality level of care and protect their overall well-being.

Course Description

The Dementia Care course is popular in nursing homes but is also rated in the wider community due to the number of people looking after loved ones affected by dementia. It’s said that dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK - a figure which is estimated to rise to two million by 2051. With no cure in sight this course provides caregivers and nurses all the information they need to understand how dementia affects residents and how they can offer high-quality care.

Modules Covered

1 - Dementia Awareness.

2 - The Person-Centred Approach to the Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia.

3 - Understand the Factors That Can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals who have Dementia.

4 - Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care.

5 - Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person-Centred Approach.

6 - Understand Behaviour in the Context of Dementia.

7 - Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care.

Accreditation

Fully Accredited

This course is nationally accredited!

We are partnered with the nation's leading colleges and training providers across the United Kingdom. This means many of our qualifications, including this one, are nationally recognised.

This course is nationally accredited! It has been quality checked by an external awarding body to ensure you get the best possible results.

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.