Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate

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Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate

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Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate

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Level 3 Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate

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Course Introduction

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 can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.

The qualification will help you 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.

Course Content

This course includes seven mandatory units which you need to complete to qualify.

Unit 1: Understanding Dementia

Including the most common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Causes, effects and risk factors of dementia and understanding the importance of early diagnosis.

Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia

Including an understanding of the importance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia. How an 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

Including various ways in which individuals with dementia may communicate. Factors that could influence interactions and communication, 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

Including the range and benefits of positive interactions in dementia care. The importance of promoting identity and inclusion and how individuals with dementia can engage in activities.

Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support

Including an understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of dementia care. How to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.

Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights

Including understanding 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

Including an understanding of 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.

Entry Requirement

To be eligible to study this level 3 qualification:

Learners will already have achieved a level 2 qualification in Dementia or a related subject.
Learners have achieved a level 2 or equivalent in English
Learners will be required to provide a written statement explaining why they wish to undertake this level 3 and how this course will benefit them.

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above

Funding for this course is allocated by confirmation of one of the following:

You are in receipt of Universal Credit, confirmed by proof of your most recent statement
Proof of earning below £34,000, confirmed with two recent Wage Slips

Learners who are not eligible for funding can access this course with an Advance Learner Loan.

To confirm eligibility please complete an application and our team will be in touch.

Assessment

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.
This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer knowledge-based assessments that confirm your understanding of the topics.
We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
This is a level 3 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.
Learners are allocated a marker, who will provide feedback and guidance on all assessment submissions.

Where does this course lead to

This qualification allows you to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.

Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following qualifications:

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

How to Enrol

To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now via the button below and complete an application.