Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3 - Part-Time

Hosted in the college's brand new School of Nursing, you will learn the following on this one-day per week course:

• 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 medications to support individuals with dementia

Modules / Units

You will complete the following units on this course:

• Understanding dementia
• How person-centred approaches underpin the care and support
• Principles of communication
• Supportive positive interaction, occupation and activity
• Principles of equality, diversity and inclusions
• Supporting individuals to exercise choice and rights
• Principles of the administration of medication

There are no specific entry requirements for this course but you may find it useful to have already achieved a level 2 in health and social care.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

04/09/2023

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run for four hours per week during the day / evening (day is to be confirmed, though Thursday is likely). One of our Principles of Care (Dementia or End of Life) will run in the evening whilst the other will run in the day. This is to be confirmed at the moment and may be decided based on interest / availability of applicants.

Fee information

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Cache Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

How is my course assessed?

You will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your understanding of all the units.