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Caring for People with Dementia (Fundamentals)

Elearning course with study materials, assessment and certificates included.

Embrace- Learning LTD

Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
11 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

Overview

This e-learning course comprises two easy-to-follow study units. Unit 1 deals with Dementia Awareness, whilst unit 2 covers the Person-centred approach to the care and support of an individual with dementia. Topics covered include the early symptoms and warning signs, along with the early, middle and late stages of the condition.

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Description

Unit 1: enables learners to understand what dementia is, to recognise its symptoms and effects and some of the possible causes. In this unit learners look at examples of risk factors and find out about the prevalence of different types of dementia. The unit goes on to describe the medical and social models of dementia in terms of care needs and provides learners with guidance as to which approach to take in a supporting role. Learners go on to find out about how individuals with dementia experience the condition depending on their age, the type of dementia they have and their abilities / disabilities. The unit concludes by enabling learners to identify how other people’s attitudes can affect how a person copes with the condition and feels about themselves.

Unit 2: provides learners with the knowledge and understanding required to enable individuals with dementia to live comfortable, happy and fulfilling lives. The unit explores the reasons for and benefits of a person-centred approach to dementia care and how to apply it to meet the needs and preferences of the people with dementia. Learners also explore the importance of effective teamwork in the care and support process.

Both units provide workbooks containing a series of workplace assessments that learners can access via the resources button. Learners can answer the questions by hand, on a printed copy, or on-screen before printing it out.

Learning Objectives: after completing this course learners will be able to:

  • Define clearly what dementia is and the describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia
  • Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
  • Identify the early symptoms and warning signs
  • Understand how to enable individuals with dementia to live comfortable, happy and fulfilling lives
  • Understand the role of carers and others in the support of individuals with dementia

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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