Our Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF) is an accredited qualification aligned with the National Dementia Strategy, focussed on providing compassionate care for individuals with dementia and their families. Delivered remotely, this comprehensive course equips learners with vital knowledge and skills through assignments, workbooks, and extensive resources.
Participants explore essential topics including dementia understanding, medication management, effective communication strategies, promoting diversity and inclusion in dementia care, and challenging stereotypes. You will delve into the neurology of dementia, its causes, and memory issues while adopting a person-centred approach to care. Additionally, you’ll examine common dementia medications, assess risks and benefits, and support individuals with medication management.
Ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone seeking to improve their understanding and abilities in dementia care, this qualification offers a thorough exploration of essential concepts.
Upon completion, you will be equipped with the understanding and practical strategies to positively impact the lives of those affected by dementia.
Course Details
Qualification Name: Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)
Accreditation: iCQ OfQual recognised qualification
OfQual Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 601/6925/4
Average time to completion: 4 to 6 weeks
Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Module 1 – Understanding Dementia: This module covers the neurology of dementia, various causes and memory impairments associated with it, as well as how individuals process information. It explores the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia, emphasising a person-centred approach to care, and addressing myths and stereotypes related to dementia.
- Module 2 – Medication Administration in Dementia Care: This module outlines common medications for dementia and their effects, including risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medication. It emphasises person-centred care in medication administration and advocates for individuals with dementia. Additionally, it addresses the use of PRN medication for pain relief.
- Module 3 – Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia: This module covers the diverse communication methods in dementia care and emphasises effective communication and positive interactions. It explores how different forms of dementia affect communication, factors influencing interactions, and the impact of the environment as well as the role of language in hindering communication.
- Module 4 – Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care: This module delves into diversity, anti-discriminatory, and anti-oppressive practices in dementia care. It emphasises recognising and respecting individual heritage, challenging discrimination, and understanding unique experiences of dementia. Additionally, it discusses person-centred working, legislation, and practical ways to maintain the identity of individuals with dementia.
Enrolment and Delivery
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this qualification or would like to express an interest to enrol onto this course. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions, help to make sure this course is right for you and/or your staff team, and talk you through what is involved in enrolment and course completion.
Upon enrolment, you will be assigned a personal tutor who will assist you through achieving successful and meaningful completion of your award. All of the electronic resources, workbooks and assignments required for you to complete the course will be emailed to you for you to commence working with at a time of your convenience. Your tutor will work with you to set targets and milestones that are achievable for you and will check in with you regularly, providing assistance whenever necessary.
On successful completion of your award, your assessor will coordinate with the awarding body for the issuance of your certificates, which will be promptly delivered to you.
Pricing
Including Assignment, Workbook and Resources:
The full cost of this qualification is £105 per person which is duly invoiced at the point of enrolment.
Upon completion and certification of this qualification, the certificate(s) for you/your staff members will be sent to you.
Quality Assurance
This Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia is accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual) regulates this qualification, examinations and assessments in England.
Complete Training is an approved registered centre with the OFQUAL regulated awarding organisation ‘I Can Qualify‘ (iCQ). All our qualifications are subject to both internal and external quality assurance processes to ensure we meet all of the awarding body specifications. All course materials are developed to meet the specific outcomes that make up the full qualification.
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