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The Principles of Dementia Care
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate
Overview
A new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every four seconds. Dementia not only affects the individual themselves, but can also devastate their family, friends and entire lifestyle.
Whether you are looking to start or develop a career in the care industry, or you simply want to know more about dementia for personal reasons, this course is the perfect place to start, as it explores crucial elements of the different types of dementia. The knowledge you will gain from this course could help you care for a friend or relative with dementia and enhance your understanding of their needs and behaviour.
Who is suitable?
This course is suitable for those working in the care profession, or anyone looking into a career in this field of work. This qualification is also suitable for home carers or anyone who has an interest in learning more about dementia.
What you will learn
This course is split into 7 manageable units:
- Dementia awareness
- Person-centered 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
Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Create a long-standing career pathway within the care industry
- Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
- Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed
Fully funded subject to meeting the eligibility criteria:
- Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study
- 19+ at the start of the academic year (19-23-year-olds must have Level 2 prior attainment)
- Not on an apprenticeship
- Not completed any part of the course before
Delivered by Learning Curve Group (LCG) – national training and education specialists.
- Online
- Paper-based
The course takes on average 21 days.
We have had learners complete in 1 day and others in 40.
NCFE CACHE. Awarding Organisation nationally recognised by the qualification regulators for each country of the United Kingdom.
Fully funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
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