Dementia Care
Level 2 Certificate
Qualification Overview
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care
Qualification Information
- Engage with the programme for 18 weeks
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Improve your understanding of the various forms of dementia and the importance of being respectful at all times
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn without the need to attend college
You Will Study:
- Dementia awareness
- The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
- Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
- Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
Course Fees:
£400.00 Full Cost – Government funding may be available
Course Details
Type – eLearning
Online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Entry Requirements
This qualification is open to all and no previous experience or qualifications are required, therefore there are no specific pre-requisite qualifications.
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Accreditation
NFCE is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including Ofqual, the Welsh government, and the CCEA in Northern Ireland.
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