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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Course Overview

There are over 850,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK, with this number expected to rise to over one million by 2025*. As an increasing issue, it is more important than ever that people are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to recognise symptoms and support people with dementia.

Whether you are an individual looking for a dementia care qualification for personal or professional reasons, or an employer looking for dementia care training for staff, our level 3 understanding the principles of dementia care course has you covered.

This dementia care distance learning course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of a range of subjects relating to dementia. These include the different types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis, person-centred approaches to dementia care, the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support, plus more.

Key Information

Course Length
20 weeks

Course Level
Level 3

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Full Cost Price
£509.00

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Unit 1: Understanding dementia

Explore an introduction to common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Study the causes, effects and risk factors of dementia and gain an understanding of the importance of early diagnosis.

Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia

Gain an understanding of the importance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia and consider how each individual’s experience of dementia is different and how they can be supported.

Unit 3: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support

Explore an introduction to various ways in which individuals with dementia may communicate. Discover the factors that could influence interactions and communication, and develop an understanding of how communication is an effective part of caring for and supporting individuals with dementia.

Unit 4: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care

Gain an understanding of the range and benefits of positive interactions in dementia care. Discover the importance of promoting identity and inclusion and investigate how individuals with dementia can engage in activities.

Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support

Develop an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of dementia care. This unit highlights how to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.

Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights

Learn how the rights of individuals with dementia are protected, and how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and make decisions involving carers and others.

Unit 7: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia

Explore the common medications that could be used for individuals with dementia and the actions to take in the event of side effects or adverse reactions.