Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Course overview
Dementia is an illness that affects more and more people each year. It’s important to have the skills, knowledge & understanding needed in order to help those who are affected by this terrible disease. You can find out how with our qualified dementia care courses which cover all aspects from diagnosis through to daily care.

Learning about dementia can be difficult. This course will help you understand the different types of this terrible disease and how to provide care that goes beyond just medication including personal interaction, communication skills training for family members or friends who may have been affected as well any formative treatment options available through care facilities near where they live if necessary.

Eligibility for funding
This Level 3 course is fully funded for adults aged 19 and over on 31st August 2023 and meet either of the below definitions:

• Do not have an existing Level 3 or higher qualification.
• Are either unemployed or earning less than £31,600.40 for LCR residents.
• Are either unemployed or earning less than £20,319 for non-LCR residents.

What you will learn
This course is split into seven manageable units, covering the following topics:

• 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

Learning method
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available: Fully online

This fully online course is made available on The Skills Network’s online learning platform, EQUAL. Online learning with a difference. EQUAL features:

• Exciting and engaging content
• Interactivity – featuring videos and games to enhance learning
• Access to an online portfolio where learning and feedback can be accessed at any time

Benefits

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Study will enhance both personal skills and professional development
• The programme is delivered via Remote E-Learning, allowing you to choose where and when you study
• The duration of this course is 20 weeks
• A personal tutor will be assigned to you, to ensure you have the necessary support needed to be successful and complete your qualification.

If you would like more information, please call Georgia Whitfield on 0151 257 2175 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk