Course overview
Why do I need this course?
- Gain essential knowledge and skills to support individuals living with dementia
- Comply with legal obligations around people’s rights
- Support those living with dementia
- Align with the Care Certificate Standards
- Provide person-centred care
What will I learn?
- Types and stages of dementia
- How to support an individual living with dementia and their family
- Legislation and policies designed to promote and protect people’s human rights
- Effective ways to communicate
- Effective ways to encourage physical and mental wellbeing
Who is this course for?
- All staff working in the health and social care sector
- Anyone who supports an individual living with dementia
Part of the Care Certificate
The Skills for Health Care Certificate bundle provides a set of high-quality eLearning courses aligned to the Care Certificate standards. The bundle is designed to complement work-based assessment of skills by a competent assessor, and forms the core e-learning component of the certificate
All courses aligned to the Care Certificate standards can be purchased as part of a bundle here.
Course details
This course provides an awareness of dementia, a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Through this course, you will gain essential knowledge and skills to support individuals living with dementia.
The course covers the nature of dementia, its types, stages, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of caregivers and professionals in providing effective support. By exploring the legal framework and best practices in communication, you will be better equipped to promote the well-being and dignity of those with dementia.
By the end of module 1 learners will be able to:
- Explain what is meant by the term 'dementia'.
- Identify some types of dementia.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms.
- Explain the diagnosis process.
- Describe the treatment and support for dementia.
By the end of module 2 learners will be able to:
- Describe the early stage of dementia.
- Describe the middle stage of dementia.
- Describe the late stage of dementia.
By the end of module 3 learners will be able to:
- Determine their role in supporting an individual with dementia.
- Explain how legislation and policies are designed to promote and protect people’s human rights.
- Determine how dementia affects communication and recognise effective ways to communicate.
- Identify practical ways to encourage physical and mental health to improve wellbeing.
This course is made up of the following modules:
- Types of Dementia
- Stages of Dementia
- Supporting Someone with Dementia
- Assessment
- Course Length: 45 mins
