Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Course Overview
Dementia is an illness that affects more and more people each year. It's important to have the skills, knowledge & understanding needed in order to help those who are affected by this terrible disease! You can find out how with our qualified dementia care courses which cover all aspects from diagnosis through to daily care.
Learning about dementia can be difficult. This course will help you understand the different types of this terrible disease and how to provide care that goes beyond just medication including personal interaction, communication skills training for family members or friends who may have been affected as well any formative treatment options available through care facilities near where they live if necessary.
Funding for level 3 Courses - If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
• Improve your job prospects
• Earn a higher wage
• If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay for your level 3 qualification. The government will pay the course fees.
Eligibility
You can get a free level 3 qualification with us if you (dependent on where you live):
are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification
or already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319pa) or already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed
If none of these apply, there are options to access advanced learner loans.
If you're not sure or would like further information, please register your interest and we can discuss your specific situation further with you.
For further information from the government on Free Course for Jobs: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/free-courses-for-jobs#courses-available
Key Information
Course Length
20 weeks
Course Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CACHE
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment
For Individuals
Cost and Funding Information
Study this course
Unit 1: Understanding dementia
Explore an introduction to common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Study the causes, effects and risk factors of dementia and gain an understanding of the importance of early diagnosis.
Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
Gain an understanding of the importance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia and consider how each individual’s experience of dementia is different and how they can be supported.
Unit 3: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
Explore an introduction to various ways in which individuals with dementia may communicate. Discover the factors that could influence interactions and communication, and develop an understanding of how communication is an effective part of caring for and supporting individuals with dementia.
Unit 4: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
Gain an understanding of the range and benefits of positive interactions in dementia care. Discover the importance of promoting identity and inclusion and investigate how individuals with dementia can engage in activities.
Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
Develop an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of dementia care. This unit highlights how to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.
Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
Learn how the rights of individuals with dementia are protected, and how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and make decisions involving carers and others.
Unit 7: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia
Explore the common medications that could be used for individuals with dementia and the actions to take in the event of side effects or adverse reactions.