Course description
Principles of Dementia Care - Free Online Course
Our Principles of Dementia Care course is suitable for those who care for people with dementia. The most common cause of disability in later life is dementia and to provide the best care, it is imperative to understand the condition. You will learn about dementia-related approaches and how to interact and behave with people with dementia, as well as how to communicate effectively with them. If you work in a Health and Social Care setting this course will help you achieve Standard 9 in the Care Certificate - Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year
- Lived in the EU for 3 years
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
- Improve your understanding of the reasons why individuals display behaviour that challenges and their impact
- Further your personal and professional development
- Be able to support individuals effectively
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
Training Course Content
- Dementia awareness
- The 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
Why choose CT Skills
The average completion rate throughout other training providers sat at 51%. However, we achieved over 10% higher sitting at 61.8%!
94% of our learners would recommend CT Skills.
We are graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted and were also graded 4 stars out of 4 (Excellent) by our employer partners on the government’s Find Apprenticeship Training website in 2022!
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CT Skills
Here at CT Skills, we work with the Department for Education to provide nationally recognised qualifications that meet the needs of you, your company, and your industry. We are graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are an official apprenticeship provider for...