dementia course

Dementia course based on 4 units:

Unit 1: Dementia awareness.

The aim of the unit is to enable learners to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different forms of dementia and how others can have an impact on the individual with dementia.

This unit will enable you to: a: Understand what dementia is by explaining what is meant by the term ‘dementia’

b: describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia

c:  explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia.

2. Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
3. Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
4. Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia

Unit 2: The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia.

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding required to enable the individual with dementia to experience well-being. Learners will be able to develop their knowledge of the person centred approach to dementia care and support.

By doing this unit you will be able to:

1. Understand approaches that enable individuals with dementia to experience well-being
2. Understand the role of carers in the care and support of individuals with dementia
3. Understand the roles of others in the support of individuals with dementia.

Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia.

This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop awareness of differing communication needs and abilities of individuals with dementia in order to enhance positive interaction.

By doing this unit you will be able to:

1. Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
2. Understand how a person centred approach may be used to encourage positive communication with individuals with dementia
3. Understand the factors which can affect interactions with individuals with dementia.

Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care Level.

 This unit is aimed at those who provide care or support to individuals with dementia in a wide range of settings. The unit introduces the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion that are fundamental to person centred care practice.

By doing this unit you will be able to:

1. Understand and appreciate the importance of diversity of individuals with dementia
2. Understand the importance of person centred approaches in the care and support of individuals with dementia
3. Understand ways of working with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met

CPD hours – 3 hours

Duration – 3 hours

Course Fee for groups up to 5 candidates – £350 and £10 for any extra candidate

Certificates Certificate will be provided on the day

For bookings, please contact info@waterlooacademy.co.uk 

Location: 18 Hatfields, London, SE1 8DJ (5 min walk from Waterloo or Southwark station)

Call us +44 (0) 7484 014980