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Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia

Develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.


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Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be aged 19 or over.
  • You need to have been living in the UK for the past ...
Study method
Online + live classes
Course format What's this?
Video with transcript
Duration
8 weeks · Part-time
Qualification
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)
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Overview

This course covers areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, issues relating to the use of medication for those with dementia, and the importance of providing appropriate activities.

Qualification

Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

  • Unit 01 Dementia awareness
  • Unit 02 The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
  • Unit 03 Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
  • Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
  • Unit 05 Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
  • Unit 06 Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
  • Unit 07 Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care

Who is this course for?

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.

Requirements

This qualification suits learners aged 19 or above who wish to progress into further education or the workplace.

Career path

This qualification supports progression to employment and progression within employment for the following job roles:

  • healthcare support service worker
  • clinical healthcare support worker
  • healthcare assistant
  • nursing assistant
  • mental health support worker
  • mental health outreach worker
  • substance misuse worker
  • personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families

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