Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
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This qualification equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide dementia care. It covers topics like positive communication and person-centered approaches, focusing on individual needs throughout the journey. The course is equivalent to a level 5 in Scotland, demonstrating the importance of lifelong learning in managing dementia.
Course Content
Unit 1: Dementia awareness
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This unit covers precisely what dementia is, the most common types of dementia and the causal factors associated with them. Also explored is how others can have a positive impact on an individual with dementia through a variety of different techniques.
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Unit 2: Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
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Build the knowledge and understanding required to enable an individual with dementia to experience a sense of security and well-being. The vital role of carers in such a scenario is also covered.
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Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
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This unit will raise awareness of the different communication needs and limitations of individuals with dementia in order to encourage positive interaction.
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Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
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An introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion as ideas to aspire to, which are also all important when practising the person-centred care approach.
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Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach
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This unit helps understand the range of cutting edge medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia, exploring specific needs that individuals may have when receiving medication.
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Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
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This unit looks at the different behaviours individuals display once diagnosed with dementia and how to respond to particular types of behaviour.
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Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
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Explore how engaging in social activities in order to enhance mental, physical and social well-being can be of amazing benefit to individuals with dementia.
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