Description
This Dementia Awareness Training Course is designed to provide dementia carers and those who work in the health or social care sector with an insight into the different types of dementia, taking a look at their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Throughout this Dementia Awareness Course, you will deepen your understanding of how dementia develops and how it affects brain function. Covering various approaches and strategies for dementia caregiving, you will learn about the different types and progressive stages of dementia, as well as gain a deeper understanding of dementia prevention.
Whether you’re caring for a loved one with dementia or are training to become a qualified support worker, this Dementia Awareness Training Course will help you to develop an in-depth understanding of this debilitating syndrome and equip you with the skills to provide quality, person-centred care.
Accredited, quality CPD training
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Course material developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who Should Take The Dementia Awareness Training Course
This Dementia Awareness Training Course is ideal for those who are caring for loved ones with dementia and professionals who work with individuals with dementia, such as:
Domiciliary Care Workers
Healthcare Support Workers
Residential Care Workers
Nursing Assistants
Senior Homecare Workers
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Dementia Awareness Training Course, learners will be able to:
Understand clearly what dementia is and how it affects brain function
Identify the types and stages of dementia, including symptoms, diagnoses & causes
Implement effective strategies for dementia caregiving to use with clients
Demonstrate an understanding of what people can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia
Understand the different communication needs of sufferers of dementia
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients who have dementia
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your Dementia Awareness Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Curriculum
Module 01: Defining Dementia
Module 02: The Brain and How Dementia Affects It
Module 03: Types of Dementia
Module 04: Stages of Dementia
Module 05: Assessing Dementia
Module 06: Pharmaceutical Treatment for Dementia
Module 07: Psychological Treatment for Dementia
Module 08: Raising Awareness and Preventing Dementia
Module 09: Caregiving for Dementia
Module 10: Dementia Care: Acts and Legislation
