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Course Overview

Dementia is an increasingly significant issue in the UK, with numbers expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Our Level 2 Dementia Care course offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and refine your skills in this essential area. You’ll explore various types of dementia, learn crucial person-centred care techniques, and develop effective communication strategies. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into behaviour management, medication administration, and the factors influencing interaction, equipping you to deliver outstanding and compassionate care.

This course is more than just a qualification; it's an opportunity to start a meaningful career where you can make a tangible impact. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their families. Are you ready to take this important step towards a career that has the power to transform lives?

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

What you will learn:

Unit 1 - Dementia Awareness

Unit 2 - The Person-Centred Approach to the Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia

Unit 3 - Understand the Factors That Can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals who have Dementia

Unit 4 - Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care

Unit 5 - Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person-Centred Approach

Unit 6 - Understand Behaviour in the Context of Dementia

Unit 7 - Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care

These funded courses are available for anyone that is 19 years old and over, that have lived in the EU/UK for the past 3 years.

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible blended approach to your learning.

Explore our extensive range of free adult online qualifications, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge across diverse fields.  From honing your office and business acumen to promoting mental health awareness and supporting others, our courses encompass education, training, business, health, and social care.

Join us today elevate your expertise and advance your career, at no cost at all!

Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.

No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.

You will be provided with an interactive learning account, containing practical advice and guidance to aid your learning journey.  We use an online learning platform known as eAssessor Pro to submit your written answers, all of our online courses are broken into bite-sized topics/sections and you submit your studies for feedback and guidance as you work your way through your chosen course.

Please don’t worry, there are no exams!  Plus, you will supported from start to finish by one of our online course tutors, who are industry experts in their own specialised fields.

No work experience required.

By completing this course, you'll gain valuable insights into the nature of dementia, effective communication strategies, and best practices for providing compassionate care. Whether you're looking to advance your career in health and social care or deepen your understanding of dementia, this course serves as an excellent foundation.

Other Free Online Level 2 courses that you might wish to consider are:

  • Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Counselling Skills
  • Principles of End of Life Care

All of these qualifications very much complement this course.

Suggested jobs or opportunities this course could lead to:

Care Assistant/Support Worker: In care homes or domiciliary care, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with dementia.
Dementia Care Worker: Working in specialised dementia care units or residential homes, offering tailored care and assistance.
Healthcare Assistant: Supporting patients with dementia in hospitals or community settings.
Activities Coordinator: Designing and delivering activities that improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia.
Further Study: This course can also lead to higher-level qualifications in dementia care, nursing, or health and social care.

Please note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation, further training or qualifications may be necessary for more advanced or specific roles.

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work (as outlined in your learning account) you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

 

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work (as outlined in your learning account) you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

All courses are flexible part-time learning, from the comfort of your own home, requiring 3-4 hours of self-study per week. The duration of this course is 21 weeks.

Please 'Apply Now' using our Online Enrolment Form.

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Curriculum Area:
Commercial Delivery - Commercial Delivery

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Online

Duration

15 Weeks

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