Our level 2 course will help you to understand and achieve the care required for working with people with dementia.
Course Overview
Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising - by 2052, it's expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it's important that you understand different approaches to dementia care. Our level 2 course will teach you the different forms of dementia, and how to support individuals with person-centred care and positive communication.
What you'll learn
This course is made up of five units:
Understand the different forms of dementia
Learn how to support individuals through person-centred care
Develop knowledge and understanding of care
Learn positive communication methods
Learn issues around the use of medication
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
How Long Is The Course?
The duration of this course is seven weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
Progression Opportunities
This course would be important for job roles such as: Senior Care Nurse (£17,000 to £27,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000) Care Home Manager (£25,000 to £55,000)
Start Your Journey
Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.
