This qualification aims to assist learners in developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.
It covers areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, issues relating to medication use for those with dementia and the importance of providing appropriate activities.
The qualification doesn't infer competence in the work role, but can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.
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What will I study?
The units you will study will include
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
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Who is this course for?
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge on dementia for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg healthcare support, clinical healthcare, healthcare assistant, nursing, mental health, substance misuse and personal assistance). This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
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How is the course assessed?
The course is online, you will receive a login to our learning platform where you will find the interactive learning materials and the assessments. You will be given deadlines to complete and submit the work. You will receive detailed feedback on your work so that you can improve your skills as you progress through the qualification.
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Your Study Programme
This course is ideal for people who like to learn independently and do not wish to come onto site to study. The online portfolio of resources and assessment questions means that you can organise your study to be at a time/day to suit and from a location which is convenient. You will need to study for a minimum of five hours per week and to finish the course within 10 weeks. Should you need help or support, your tutor will be contactable via email/phone.
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General info
Once you have started on the course and submitted your first unit, our team will review and mark your work promptly. Your tutor will provide regular feedback that will help you to improve your skills and knowledge. We will also keep in touch with you to make sure that you are continuing to make good progress through the course and to check to see if there are any additional support needs. In the unlikely event that you are unable to complete the course and need to withdraw there is a withdrawal fee of £100.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
Learners who complete this course often choose to study another online distance course, in particular, Level 2 Course in Customer Service for health and Social Care Settings Level 2 Course in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2 Course in the Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 Course in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Level 2 Course in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
You may find that at the end of your course, your tutor may suggest a suitable option for you to progress onto or you can contact the Enrolments team to advise you on the courses available. We also have a careers team available via phone, email or in person who can help to plan a career pathway for you.
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Entry Requirements for new students
You should have been living in the UK for three years by the start of the course.
You should be over 19+ by 31 August in the academic year you wish to study.
If you are aged 19-23 you must hold a full Level 2 qualification and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship.
If you are Aged 24 or above you should have been resident in the UK/EU for three years before the start date. You will also need to have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection so that you can complete and submit your work on time, an email account that you regularly check and/or a phone so that we can keep in contact with you.
You need to pass a short English assessment which will be emailed to you for completion. You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks. -
Admissions Process
After you submit your application, you will receive a pre-course assessment form which we will ask you to complete and return to us. Your application will then be reviewed by our team and we will contact you to arrange the next steps.
