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Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

This course is ideal for health and social care professionals or home carers seeking to deepen their understanding of dementia and its care, culminating in a nationally recognised qualification, with the flexibility of online learning and requiring a Level 1 or equivalent English qualification.

Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Online
Days
Flexible

Course overview

With 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and this number expected to rise to over one million by 2025, dementia is a growing issue which impacts upon the individual as well those who support them. This course will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of dementia and its effects, by exploring the various types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis, as well as focusing on person-centred approaches to dementia care.

What will I do?

This course is split into seven manageable units:

Unit 1: Understanding dementia

Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia

Unit 3: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support

Unit 4: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care

Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support

Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights Unit 7: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia.

What’s next?

By undertaking this course, you will gain formal recognition by obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This will enable you to further your own continuous professional development, which could support you in improving your career prospects. You can also progress onto further qualifications.

Is it for me?

This course is delivered online using our learning platform Equal. Students must have full use of either a PC or Laptop. You will need ongoing access to the Internet.

This course is ideal for those already employed in the health and social care sector who wish to upskill and develop their knowledge of dementia and dementia care or home carers.

You must already hold a L1 or equivalent English qualification.

Entry requirements

All applicants must be at least 19 years of age to enrol for the course and have a good level of English skills to a minimum of Level One standard. Applicants should ideally have already achieved the Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Applicants aged 19-23 are only eligible for full funding if they have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent but have not yet achieved a level 3 or above. Applicants aged 24+ must not have already achieved a Level 3 qualification or above. Please contact us for clarification if required.

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
  • Study will develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life
  • Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed

This course requires the completion and passing of seven short tutor marked online unit assessments.  Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.

The course duration is 20 weeks and  requires approximately 5-6 hours of study per week plus the submission of 7 short online assessments during the course. Course start dates are flexible, but learners are expected to successfully complete the programme within the allocated timescale.

There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. Get advice on applying for funding and assessing your eligibility for financial aid here.

This course attracts funding for eligible students, so please check with the admissions team about your own circumstances. 

These courses are free for eligible applicants who successfully complete the programme. A fee of £90 will be charged to learners who enrol onto the programme but do not complete the course.

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  1. Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

    (2158A-1/2)
    Start Date
    Various
    Days
    Flexible
    Location
    Online

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