This qualification aims to provide learners with an understanding of dementia, the functioning of the brain and the memory process whilst encouraging learners to use a person-centred approach in order to understand emotions and behaviours they may find challenging. It will also promote the application of person-centred principles to everyday care activities.
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What will I learn?
The qualification consists of four mandatory units: Unit 01 - Understanding Dementia, Unit 02 - Understanding Person-Centred Dementia Care, Unit 03 - Understanding 'Challenging' Behaviour in the Context of Dementia, Unit 04 - Applying a Person-Centred Approach to Dementia Care.
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How will I learn?
By reading course material and answering workbooks either paper based or on line.
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How will I be assessed?
Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.
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Where could this course lead to?
To working in health and social care or with individuals diagnosed with dementia.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
There are no previous entry requirements for this qualification. As this is a Distance Learning programme, you must be able to commit some spare time to work on your assessments in between your tutorials.
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How long is the course?
12 weeks
