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
- 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
Sneak Peek of The Dementia Awareness Training Course
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. 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.
Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Dementia Awareness Course is as follows:
Module 01: Defining Dementia
Module 02: The Brain and How Dementia Affects It
- 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
- Pharmaceutical Treatment for Dementia
Module 07: Psychological Treatment for Dementia
- Psychological Treatment for Dementia
Module 08: Raising Awareness and Preventing Dementia
- Raising Awareness and Preventing Dementia
Module 09: Caregiving for Dementia
Module 10: Dementia Care: Acts and Legislation
- Dementia Care: Acts and Legislation
