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Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (online) Level 2

at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate17 weeksFree

What the college says

Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care This qualification aims to provide you with the information to gain a thorough knowledge of dementia, from understanding what dementia is to learning how to support and care for those who are affected by it. You will learn about what medications are available to help people with dementia as well as covering the benefits of positive communication and the importance of individualised and person-centred care for people living with dementia. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those working within or wishing to work within a Health and Social Care based environment focused on individuals with dementia. Course units: Unit 1: Dementia awareness Unit 2: The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia Unit 7: Understand the be

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Lincoln College

    Online

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