Adult
Understanding The Principles of Dementia - Level 3
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to understand:
types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis
person-centred approaches in dementia care
the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support
the use of medication to support individuals with dementia
About the course
Unit 01: Understanding dementia
Unit 02: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
Unit 03: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
Unit 04: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
Unit 05: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
Unit 06: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
Unit 07: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia
Learners must be aged 19+ years.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 2 health and social care related qualification.
Learners complete an online booklet.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care
This qualification is delivered online.
These Level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you!
For a Level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00443
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Distance Learning