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L2 Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 | Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF)
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
Please note you may only enrol on one course at a time, however you may enrol on additional courses upon completion of your current course.
From January 2024 there will be a fee of £100 for this course unless you qualify for a low-income fee waiver.To qualify for a fee waiver and to meet the funding requirements of this course:
- You must be aged 19 years or over as of 31/08/2023
- You must have lived in the EU for the last three years
- You must currently reside in England You should earn below the income threshold for your funding region. Please follow the finance option key on the main online learning page for Low Waged programme.
- Please note If you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a Full Level 2 Qualification we will need to discuss options with you prior to commencing your course.
About this course
The knowledge and skills needed to provide dementia care has never been more necessary than it is now. This qualification will help you understand what the condition entails, as well teach how best to support those who are affected by it. The course covers essential topics such as positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that take into account an individual's needs at every stage of their journey through this difficult time in life.
Learn how you can best help them in their time of need with professional yet personable attention during the illness phase too when they may be experiencing symptoms like confusion due forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
Upon completion of their dementia training, UK and international learners could go on to study our Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care.
Unit 1: Dementia awareness
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.
Unit 2: Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with
dementia
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.
Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and
interaction with individuals who have dementia
This unit will raise awareness
of the different communication needs and limitations of individuals with
dementia in order to encourage positive interaction.
Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
An
introduction to equality, diversity and inclusion as ideas to aspire to, which
are also all important when practising the person-centred care approach.
Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with
dementia using a person-centred approach
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.
Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
This unit looks at
the different behaviour’s individuals display once diagnosed with dementia and
how to respond to particular types of behaviour.
Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social
care
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.
Benefits of completing this course. You will:
• Gain a nationally
recognised qualification
• Improve your skills to help create a
long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
• Choose when and
where to study, as courses are delivered as distance learning
• have
the support you need to succeed, as personal tutors are assigned to you.
How will I learn?
You will study via an online platform or if preferred
you can have paper booklets to research and to submit your answers.
Additional Information
With you every step of the way!
• Get more
from your online courses, let us help you succeed with bespoke packages led by
our dedicated online support team:
• Occupational specialists and tutors
just a click away to support you
• Access to a free online community for
those suffering with adverse mental health, 24 hours a day
• Enjoy
incredible discounts while you study with your NUS/Totum student
card
• New to online learning? Require additional support? Let us help
you with each step you take.
Department Contact
For more information about this course please email [email protected].
How will I learn?
You will study via an online platform or if preferred you can have paper booklets to research and to submit your answers.
Previous work
Progression routes
Additional Information
With you every step of the way!
- Get more from your online courses, let us help you succeed with bespoke packages led by our dedicated online support team
- Occupational specialists and tutors just a click away to support you
- Access to a free online community for those suffering with adverse mental health, 24 hours a day
- Enjoy incredible discounts while you study with your NUS/Totum student card
- New to online learning? Require additional support? Let us help you with each step you take.
Department Contact
For more information about this course please email [email protected]
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Funding options available*
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Availability Online courses gives you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your own home. Learners will be provided with comprehensive online learning materials which will be available via the chosen online learning platform. Access to this platform will be sent via email once your enrolment has been accepted.
The cost of this course is £100.00 which will need to be paid during your enrolment
You may be eligible to apply for one or more types of funding support for this course. You can find out more and check eligibility using the 'Course Cost Evaluator'
£22,250 per annum income and other eligibility required
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.