This qualification gives you the essential in-depth knowledge needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals living with dementia. By successfully completing the course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its effects, positioning you to make a real difference in the lives of those you support.
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Overview
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding Dementia: Types of dementia and the critical importance of early diagnosis.
- Person-Centred Care: Implementing tailored, person-centred approaches in your care practice.
- Effective Support: The vital role of communication, interaction, and inclusion in dementia support.
- Medication Awareness: Understanding the appropriate use of medication to support individuals with dementia.
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Who is this course for?
If you are passionate about improving your knowledge and skills in dementia care, this qualification is for you. It's designed for anyone aged 19 and over who wants to take the next step in their career or personal development in the health and social care sector. -
Entry Requirements
None required to begin. A previous Level 2 health and social care qualification may be beneficial but isn't mandatory. -
Assessment Types
The course is internally assessed. You will demonstrate your understanding through successful completion of all unit learning outcomes. -
Units/Modules
- Understanding dementia
- Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
- Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
- Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
- Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
- Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia
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Benefits/Skills
What You Will Master:
- Dementia Fundamentals: Types, diagnosis, and effects.
- The Gold Standard: Applying person-centred care approaches.
- Essential Skills: Effective communication, interaction, and inclusion techniques.
- Clinical Knowledge: The appropriate role of medication in dementia support.
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Careers/Progression
Future Career Steps: Upon completion, you'll be well-placed to progress to further Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, including:
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
- Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care