TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care

Course Length 12 Weeks
Study Type Part time
Course Code 77513-01
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Course overview

This qualification will help you understand what the condition entails, as well teach how best to support those who are affected by it. The course covers essential topics such as positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that take into account an individual's needs at every stage of their journey through this difficult time in life.

Learn how you can best help them in their time of need with professional yet personable attention during the illness phase too when they may be experiencing symptoms like confusion due forgetting things previously known just yesterday.

  • Entry Requirements
    • Aged 19+
    • Level 1 English
  • Benefits/Skills

    Benefits of this programme include:

    • Flexible online delivery
    • Assessed via activities so no exams
    • Useful for personal development or seeking employment
    • Study at your own pace
  • Units/Modules
    • Dementia awareness
    • Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
    • Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
    • Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
    • Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
    • Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
    • Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
  • Assessment Types
    Written assessments, tasks, and activities.

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