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Understanding The Principles of Dementia Care
Level 3 Certificate
About the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and
understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful
completion of the units will allow learners 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 qualification doesn’t infer competence in the work role, but
can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding
needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.
Start Date:
Enrolment anytime
Course Length:
20 weeks
Learning Method:
Online materials, online assessments
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What does the qualification cover?
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners 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
Unit 1: Understanding dementia
Explore an introduction to common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Study the causes, effects and risk factors of dementia and gain an understanding of the importance of early diagnosis.
Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
Gain an understanding of the importance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia and consider how each individual’s experience of dementia is different and how they can be supported.
Unit 3: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
Explore an introduction to various ways in which individuals with dementia may communicate. Discover the factors that could influence interactions and communication, and develop an understanding of how communication is an effective part of caring for and supporting individuals with dementia.
Unit 4: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
Gain an understanding of the range and benefits of positive interactions in dementia care. Discover the importance of promoting identity and inclusion and investigate how individuals with dementia can engage in activities.
Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
Develop an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of dementia care. This unit highlights how to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.
Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
Learn how the rights of individuals with dementia are protected, and how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and make decisions involving carers and others.
Unit 7: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia
Explore the common medications that could be used for individuals with dementia and the actions to take in the event of side effects or adverse reactions.
Quick FAQs
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 health and social care related qualification.
To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.
This qualification will support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector. The qualification doesn’t infer competence in the work role, but can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.
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