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Understanding The Principles of Dementia - Level 3

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Course Code
P00443
Subject Area
Health, Care & Health Technologies
Campus
Distance Learning

Course overview

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

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: Supporti
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. Click here to find out more.