Course code
Attendance
Distance learning
Duration
12 weeks

If you are interested in learning more about dementia or are currently supporting an individual who has dementia, then the Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 course would be the perfect course to extend your understanding of the condition. On this course you will learn about different types of dementia and the signs and symptoms that are presented. You will look at varied approaches to dementia care and how dementia affects the way people behave and interact. The course enables you to learn more about how to effectively communicate with individuals who have dementia and how to ensure care is person centred, meeting individual needs. Having a better understanding of this condition allows for more effective and compassionate care.

Unit 01: Dementia Awareness

Unit 02: Person-Centred Care and Support

Unit 03: Communication and Interaction in Dementia

Unit 04: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care

Unit 05: Medication Administration Using a Person-Centred Approach

Unit 06: Behaviour in the Context of Dementia

Unit 07: Benefits of Engaging in Activities

Online assessment (Q&A)

This course is delivered on a flexible learning basis. This means that most of your study will take place away from the classroom/assessor.

You will have access to interactive resources and activities via an online platform.

This is a knowledge-based qualification assessed through written work or portfolios. It supports progression into further study, including Level 3 Health & Social Care qualifications.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

  • Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
  • Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
  • Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
  • Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
  • If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £0.00

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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