Level 2 Understanding Principles of Dementia Care
The free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Principles of Dementia Care course will provide learners with an understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia. Covering areas such as person-centred care, influence of positive communication methods, medication and appropriate activities.
Some of the units you will study on this course are:
- Dementia awareness
- Factors that influence communication and interaction
- Understanding behaviour
Course Duration: 21 weeks
Course Level: Level 2
Course Fees: Free
On the free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Principles of Dementia Care course, you will learn the following units:
- Unit 01: Dementia awareness
- Unit 02: The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Unit 03: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Unit 04: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
- Unit 05: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
- Unit 06: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
- Unit 07: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets or typed using our fully online EAssessor platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 2 assessments each taking 12 weeks and 9 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive an electronic and/or paper certificate, which will be sent to you via email/post.
This course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise, we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
Awarding Body Information
For further information about the course specification please visit the awarding body’s website www.ncfe.org.uk and search using the course code: 603/5808/7 or click here
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