Dementia Awareness Training

Course description

This course provides an understanding of dementia and the impact it may have on the individual living with the disease. Having a better understanding of the disease will enable you to feel confident in caring and supporting a person with dementia. Learners will gain knowledge and a good understanding of what dementia means. We will look at the common signs and symptoms of dementia and gain a basic appreciation of how the brain works and links to our emotions and behaviours.

Course material includes handouts and completion certificate.

The course will cover:

• A clear understanding of what dementia is
• An overview of the brain and its function
• The various types of dementia
• The symptoms of dementia
• Demographics & statistics of dementia
• The experience of living with dementia
• Effective day-to-day communication

This course is mapped across to meet the new Care Certificate Standards and QCF DEM201 and DEM202. This training can also be supported with the addition of a distance learning level 2 certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care which is fully funded, for further information please contact us.

How long is this course?

This course lasts one day.

To book the course, please, call or email us.