Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Successful completion of the qualification will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects. It will also support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.

The objectives of this qualification are to enable you to understand:

• types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis
• person-centred approaches in dementia care
• the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support
• the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.

You could progress on to:

• Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
• Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
• Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care

Engaging and/or building confidence