Principles of Dementia Care
This free online course will assist learners in developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
Save £399 on your accredited course.
Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.
The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Access the award-winning e-learning platform faster than ever before.
Hurry! Places are limited.
The free online dementia care 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.
Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year.
Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high-quality care.
Who is suitable?
This free 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.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Source: NHS
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
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.
Hurry! Places are limited.
Enrol online in under 10 minutes
On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Scroll down and select ‘Complete Your Initial Assessment’.
On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
Hurry! Places are limited.
© 2016-2025 Free Courses in England. All Rights Reserved.
The Mill Walk, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4HL
Company Number: 13562075
VAT Number: 427986249
This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your website experience and provide more personalised services to you, both on this website and through other media.
We won’t track your information when you visit our site. But in order to comply with your preferences, we’ll have to use just one tiny cookie so that you’re not asked to make this choice again. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice