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

• Unit 1: Dementia awareness
• Unit 2: The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
• Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
• Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
• Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
• Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
• Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care

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 find it helpful 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 3 to 4 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 it within the allocated timeframe.

• 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 employed directly by the individual they support or their families

Leads to Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services