Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate
Enrol NowLevel 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate
FIND A COURSELevel 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate
Enrol NowLevel 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate
FIND A COURSECourse Introduction
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge needed to work in a variety of roles within health and social care services and is ideal if you want to enter or progress within this sector.
The qualification will help
you to understand:
- types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis
- person-centred approaches in dementia care
- the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.
This course includes seven mandatory units which you need to complete to qualify.
Unit 1: Understanding Dementia
- Including the most common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Causes, effects and risk factors of dementia and understanding the importance of early diagnosis.
Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Including an understanding of the importance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia. How an 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
- Including various ways in which individuals with dementia may communicate. Factors that could influence interactions and communication, 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
- Including the range and benefits of positive interactions in dementia care. The importance of promoting identity and inclusion and how individuals with dementia can engage in activities.
Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
- Including an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of dementia care. How to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.
Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
- Including understanding 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
- Including an understanding of 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.
To be eligible to study this level 3 qualification at BCoTLearners will already have achieved a level 2 qualification in Dementia Care or a related subject Learners have achieved a level 2 or equivalent in English Learners will be required to provide a written statement explaining why they wish to undertake this level 3 and how this course will benefit them.
In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:Do not already hold a level 3 or above qualification or equivalent 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 If this is a second level 3 or above qualification or equivalent, are unemployed and receive Universal Credit or Job Seekers Allowance or earn below £34,000
Learners who are not eligible for funding are able to access this course with an Advance Learner Loan.To confirm eligibility please complete an application and our team will be in touch.
In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:
- Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
- We recommended allowing a minimum of 4 to 5 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.
This course is available via:
- Paper-based learning materials with online assessments
- Full paper based
This qualification allows you to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia
to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and
occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support
people with dementia.
To find out more information please email
distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now
via the button below and complete an application.
More Part Time Courses
Similar Courses in Health and Social Care
Course: Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate