Course Overview

This course has been designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of different areas, including:

  • The diagnosis of Dementia
  • Supporting and caring for Dementia patients
  • The causes of Dementia
  • The different types of Dementia
  • How Dementia is diagnosed and other conditions associated with Dementia
  • How a person-centred approach can be used to support individuals with Dementia

What You Will Study

This course is made up of 7 units:

  • Principles of understanding dementia  
  • Understand the use of person-centred approaches to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia 
  • Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support    
  • Principles of supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
  • Principles of understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
  • Understand how individuals with dementia can be supported to exercise rights and choices
  • Principles of the administration of medication to individuals with dementia
  • Attendance Expectations

    There are no lessons to attend, though we would expect you to undertake 5-10 hours of learning a week.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be assessed through a range of assessment methods, including short answer questions and longer essay style questions.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

  • Fee Information

    Funding for this course depend on your age, previous qualifications and income.

  • Further Study

    Upon completion of this course you could progress to other health related courses.