This course includes seven mandatory units which you need to complete to qualify. 

• Unit 1: Dementia awareness

This unit covers precisely what dementia is, the most common types of dementia and the causal factors associated with them. Also explored is how others can have a positive impact on an individual with dementia through a variety of different techniques.

• Unit 2: Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia

Build the knowledge and understanding required to enable an individual with dementia to experience a sense of security and well-being. The vital role of carers in such a scenario is also covered.

• Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia

This unit will raise awareness of the different communication needs and limitations of individuals with dementia to encourage positive interaction.

• Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care

An introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion as ideas to aspire to, which are also all important when practising the person-centred care approach.

• Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach

This unit helps understand the range of cutting-edge medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia, exploring specific needs that individuals may have when receiving medication.

• Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia

This unit looks at the different behaviours individuals display once diagnosed with dementia and how to respond to particular types of behaviour.

• Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care

Explore how engaging in social activities to enhance mental, physical and social well-being can be of amazing benefit to individuals with dementia.

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

• Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
• Will be undertaking your learning within England
  
• Are aged 19 or above
  
• There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will need to have a good standard of English and maths
  

• Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. 
• We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
• You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months. 
• This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
• You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer knowledge-based assessments that confirm your understanding of the topics.
• We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
• This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.
• Learners are allocated a Marker, who will provide feedback and guidance on all assessment submissions.

• Nationally Recognised Accredited PDF Certificate
• Digital certificate - Included
• Nationally Recognised Accredited Hard Copy Certificate
• A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £35.00

Successful completion of the course will help support several job roles within the health and social care sector, for example:

• Healthcare Support Service Worker
• Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
• Nursing Assistant
• Health Education/Health Promotion Worker
• Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers in community and primary care environments
• Personal Assistants are employed directly by the individuals they support or their families

Leads to Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services