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Principles of Dementia Care (Online) - Level 2
Overview
Deepen your knowledge of dementia care and improve the quality of life for those you support. This FREE online course is perfect for health and social care professionals seeking a Level 2 qualification.
You’ll learn about different types of dementia, how to communicate effectively, and how to apply a person-centred approach in care. Learning more can help you earn more!
If you feel unsure about using tools such as email, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Teams, do not worry. We will support you step by step. You will have guidance from an assessor throughout your studies, and we also offer free short digital and IT courses for adults to help you build confidence before starting a qualification like this.
Study at home, study on your schedule, study for FREE. Sign up today!
What will I study?
- Dementia Awareness
- The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
- Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach.
Start date, attendance and fee
- Start date - Anytime
- Attendance - 150 hours
- Fee - FREE for adults aged 19 or over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
- Adult learning support and guidance
Starting something new can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. From careers guidance to mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to support you before you apply and throughout your time with us.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- No specific entry requirements, but a minimum of a GCSE grade 4-9 in English and Maths (or equivalent) is recommended
- Applicants must live in England and not live in the locations listed here
- Applicants must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Assessment
- Assessment is done through internal evaluations, checked by external quality assurance.
- To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes and criteria must be met - no grading system is used.
- Progression
Options to consider available through other training providers:
- Diploma in Care - Level 2
- Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3
- Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care - Level 2
- Certificate in Dementia - Level 3
- Diploma in Healthcare Support - Level 3
- Careers
For advice and guidance on the careers this course may lead to, contact the our award-winning Careers and Employability team. Our fully qualified and experienced professional advisers specialise in providing high-quality, impartial careers advice and guidance, and can support you in exploring the career pathways this course or similar courses may offer.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
