Dementia Care Practice Level 3 (CPD accredited e-learning)
Unicare Support
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Dementia Care Practice Level 3 Qualification (Accredited)
This comprehensive Unicare online course is designed for care workers who work with and support on a daily basis individuals who suffer from dementia. The key focus of the course is to raise awareness and educate the carer in order to drive up the quality and standard of care for dementia sufferers who require either full-time or supported care.
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This comprehensive Unicare online course is designed for care workers who work with and support on a daily basis individuals who suffer from dementia. The key focus of the course is to raise awareness and educate the carer in order to drive up the quality and standard of care for dementia sufferers who require either full-time or supported care.
The course consists of four modules:
- In the first module: the causes and symptoms of dementia are explored along with the effects these have on the brain. The processes and techniques for diagnosis dementia are also examined.
- The second module: focuses on the range of of treatments currently available for people with dementia. Later in this module we explore the law in relation to dementia and in particular the two key pieces of legislation that underpin the care and protection of dementia sufferers. As part of this exploration of the legal aspects we also address the principles of: recording and record keeping, confidentiality and the protection of data.
- The third module: explores the key features of person-centred care planning and the key issues that should be considered in relation to care planning. Also in this module we examine the main problems, both physical and psychological faced by dementia sufferers.
- In the final module: there is a detailed exploration of the care requirements and delivery for individuals suffering form dementia. All aspects of care are explored in great detail, in order to arm the carer with ideas for best practice in an attempt to drive up the standards of care delivery in this very difficult and demanding area.
The content of this course covers the Skills For Care Knowledge Set for Dememntia and studying these modules will enable students to understand the:
- Main causes of dementia
- Effects of dementia on the brain
- Symptoms and manifestations of the condition
- Means by which the condition is diagnosed
- Range of available treatments and approaches (both pharmacological and non- pharmacological)
- Law in relation to dementia and dementia sufferers
- Care planning process for dementia sufferers, with a particular emphasis on person-centred care planning (PCCP)
- Key issues relating to recording care and maintaining records, whilst exploring the importance of confidentiality and data protection
- Main problems faced by dementia sufferers, which may be physical, psychological or emotional
- Principle aspects of care delivery and support required by dementia sufferers.
This comprehensive and detailed course is designed to greatly extend the knowledge base of carers working within this very demanding area of dementia care. Through the detailed exploration of the principle aspects of care delivery and support required by dementia sufferers, it will help to drive up the standards of care within care organisations operating in this very specialised area of care.
About Unicare Support
Unicare Support is one of the leading providers of accredited online courses as well as face to face workshops especially in the health and social care sectors. We have over 100 accredited online courses in various sectors such as health and social care, business admin, finance and banking, leadership and management, construction etc. If you can't find out what you are looking for just email us with your request and we will be more than happy to assist you.
The online nature of our courses means that they are reasonably priced compared to classroom learning but this doesn't compromise on the quality and standards of our accredited courses. You have 12 months upon signing in on a course to complete it. Our accredited online courses are accessible to everyone.
All our online workshops are accredited and in line with the universally accepted Continuous Professional Development standards. The CPD standards require a robust process of content development, peer review and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements
We provide 14 days money back guarantee (NB: for any reason, you change your mind about one of our courses, provided you have not access any content of the course, you can always request a full refund)
We have a dedicated and experienced customer service support that is always available to provide you with support via email or telephone which you can find on our website.
Who are our Clients?
- Healthcare & Social Care Providers & Workers
- Hospitals (both private and public)
- Dental Practices & GP Surgeries
- Clinical Commissioning Groups
- NHS
- Mental Health and Disability Services
- Nursing Homes & Hospices
- Residential Care Homes
- Healthcare Recruitment Agencies
- Domiciliary & Home Care Agencies
Unicare Certification
Once you have completed all the online learning materials for this course, you will be required to complete an online assessment. If you fail the online knowledge test, do not worry – You are given more chances to revise the e-learning materials and retake the course at no extra charge. Once you have passed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available for you to download. There are downloadable documentations on each course to support you through the learning process. Hard copies of the certificate are available at an additional fee of £5. All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.
Unicare Course Format
Our accredited courses are delivered online via our bespoke e-learning platform, which is very interactive and user-friendly. You can resume or stop your course at any time, remembering the exact point where you left off.
Unicare Course Duration
This depend on the level and experience of the learner, as a guide a level 1 takes 1 hour, level 2 takes 2 hours in that order as an average to complete each course. You have 12 months to take the course however, there is no time limit in which you need to complete the course.
Unicare Tutor Support
We take pride in our customer service, offering dedicated tutor support offering you unlimited online email support whilst studying to help answer any questions you may have.
Unicare Course Compatibility and Access
Our accredited online courses utilise a responsive design making it available and accessible on your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or any mobile device with internet access. We recommend using the Google Chrome Browser
If you are looking for credible and accredited online courses for yourself, for your staffs or for your organisation, look no further than our online courses and we are more than happy to assist and serve you.
Who is this course for?
Health and social care workers,
Nurses,
Healthcare Professionals
Requirements
Access to computer with internet access
Career path
Could lead to career progression.
Will count towards CPD hours for the revalidation process for nurses and midwives
Questions and answers
I’ve been told there is courses available Thru the post. Thank you Kevin.
Answer:Hi Kevin We do have other dementia course which is supported through distance learning Below are the names of those two courses; Positive dementia care Postive dementia care in domiciliary settings Hope this helps Regards Unicare Support Team
This was helpful.Can this course be done by using using a iPad please?
Answer:Hi Thanks for your enquiry yes you can use your iPad to complete this course Regards Unicare Support Team
This was helpful.Do you offer Dementia diploma courses?
Answer:Hi W dont offer diploma in dementia at the moment Regards Unicare Support Team
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