Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care Level 2

Duration: 14 weeks | Day of week: Thurs | Time: 14:30-16:30

REQUIREMENTS – A good standard of English is important to ensure you are able to read the training materials provided throughout the course.

DETAILS – This qualification aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for people with dementia. It is not a competence based qualification but can be used to support underpinning knowledge needed for working in or towards a role in dementia care.

CONTENT – The course covers areas such as person centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, the use of medication and providing suitable activities.

ASSESSMENT – There are seven mandatory units that must be completed. During the course you will produce a portfolio which is assessed.

PROGRESSION – This course will support you to gain some of the underpinning knowledge required to move into a dementia care role.

CONSIDERATIONS – Please be prepared to learn with a file, paper and pens.

STANDARD FEE – £280

EXAM FEE – £53