Understanding Dementia - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
Mandatory Training Group
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Description
Course content
This online Understanding Dementia training course covers the following:
- Introduction,
- What is dementia?
- What causes dementia,
- Types of dementia,
- Person-centred dementia care,
- Dementia and existing health conditions,
- Dementia effects on family and friends,
- Changes brought about by dementia,
- Positive aspects,
- Where to get support and
- Summary.
Course aims
This online Understanding Dementia training course is aimed at individuals as well as health and social care staff to improve awareness of the importance of interacting with people who have dementia in a sensitive and understanding manner. This Understanding Dementia eLearning course explains what dementia is, including the changes and symptoms and best practice for those who have caring roles.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Understanding Dementia training course, learners will be able to:
- Define the term ‘dementia’,
- Have an awareness of the prevalence of dementia in the UK population,
- Identify signs of dementia and also explain how these signs may be associated with other conditions or circumstances,
- Explain why early diagnosis of dementia is essential,
- Support people who have dementia so that they can live fulfilling lives with their diagnosis,
- understand that each individual is unique and that dementia will not affect people in the same way,
- Have an understanding of the impact of dementia on individuals living with dementia, their families, friends and society as a whole,
- Describe the changes that people with dementia and their families experience,
- Explain the many factors which influence the experience of living with dementia,
- Describe person-centred approaches to caring,
- Understand the importance of effective communication and showing compassion to people who have dementia,
- Understand that signs of frustration and distress by a person who has dementia may be a means to communicate unmet needs,
- Be able to signpost individuals, families and carers to dementia advice, support and information, and
- To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses.
Understanding Dementia - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Understanding Dementia training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support workers
- Care assistants
- Community services
- Social Care Support Workers
- Voluntary Staff working in the NHS.
Understanding Dementia - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Understanding Dementia - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Understanding Dementia - Level 1 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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