Dementia is one of the most debilitating conditions that can affect a person’s life, but because it is so poorly understood, many people aren’t aware of its symptoms and how serious it can be.
Our free course enables you to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different forms of dementia and how others can have an impact on individuals with dementia as well as exploring the principles of high-quality care…
This qualification aims to assist learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.
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The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.
No fee, no card details and no trial periods.
The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
The free online course takes on average 6 weeks to complete.
This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.
The free course is 100% online.
Learn from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.
You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.
A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.
Our free training is centred around continued professional development.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
This free online course covers areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, issues relating to the use of medication for those with dementia and the importance of providing appropriate activities.
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.
This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities, but we believe it offers even more potential – the skills needed to make a genuine difference in other people’s lives…
The number of people with dementia is expected to grow rapidly in the UK and around the globe.
Develop the confidence to support others in times of crisis or distress
Open doors to rewarding careers that make a real difference to others
Create a sense of belonging and purpose in your personal and professional lives
Receive an accredited certificate – your certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.
Eligibility Criteria
*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different forms of dementia and how others can have an impact on the individual with dementia.
This unit provides the knowledge and understanding required to enable the individual with dementia to experience well-being.
Learners will be able to develop their knowledge of the person-centred approach to dementia care and support.
This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop awareness of differing communication needs and abilities of individuals with dementia in order to enhance positive interaction.
This unit does not assess competence.
This unit introduces the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion that are fundamental to person centred care practice.
This unit is about knowledge and understanding of individuals who may have specific needs for receiving medication because of their experience of dementia.
Learners will develop their knowledge of these medication requirements.
This unit does not confirm competence.
In this unit learners will explore the different forms of behaviour and the factors that affect behaviour in someone with a dementia.
Learners will also learn how to respond to behaviour some people may find ‘challenging’ in an appropriate and supportive manner.
This unit will help learners to understand the benefits of engaging in activities to enhance physical, mental and social well-being in a diverse range of settings.
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Stephen Lloyd
Great communication! To be able to have a tutor is reassuring if I need them for any aspect of the course.
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