Our Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) is an accredited qualification aligned with the National Dementia Strategy. Participants in this course will develop a comprehensive understanding of dementia, focusing on critical aspects that influence interactions and communication with individuals.
Throughout the course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and respect the unique needs and preferences of individuals with dementia, emphasising person-centred approaches. Key themes include embracing diversity, cultural competence, and addressing specific needs across various backgrounds. The course emphasises the importance of person-centred care and the roles of caregivers in providing comprehensive support, highlighting the significance of professional relationships and teamwork.
Delivered through theory-based modules, the course offers remote learning opportunities with assignments, workbooks, and additional resources to enhance your knowledge and skills in dementia care.
Upon completion, you will have a thorough understanding of dementia, including its definitions, causes, and types. You will also gain insights into attitudes and behaviours towards individuals living with dementia, common medications used in dementia care, their effects, and the importance of administering them in a person-centred manner.
Course Details
Qualification Name: Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF)
Accreditation: iCQ OfQual recognised qualification
OfQual Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 601/5564/4
Average time to completion: 6 to 12 weeks
Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Module 1 – Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Dementia Care: This module explores the importance of recognising and respecting the unique needs and preferences of individuals with dementia, emphasising person-centred approaches. It covers understanding diverse needs, gaining cultural competence, and addressing the specific needs of individuals with dementia from various backgrounds.
- Module 2 – Person-Centred Approach to Dementia Care: This module delves into the significance of person-centred care for individuals with dementia. It discusses the roles of carers and others in providing support, emphasising the importance of professional relationships and collaboration in ensuring holistic care.
- Module 3 – Understanding Behaviour in Dementia: This module identifies factors influencing behaviour and strategies for responding to diverse behaviours associated with dementia. It covers insight impairment, support for sleep difficulties, and emotional needs, including depression and anger management.
- Module 4 – Dementia Awareness: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of dementia, including its definitions, causes, and common types. It explores theoretical models of dementia, emphasises viewing dementia as a disability, and discusses the impact of attitudes and behaviours on individuals living with dementia.
- Module 5 – Medication Administration in Dementia Care: This module addresses common medications used in dementia care, their effects, and the importance of person-centred administration. It highlights advocating for individuals with dementia regarding medication and the significance of recording side effects.
- Module 6 – Benefits of Engaging in Activities: This module explores positive and negative aspects of engagement. It discusses social benefits, integrating activities into care, and fostering a team culture through activity-based care approaches.
- Module 7 – Factors Influencing Communication with Individuals with Dementia: This module examines factors influencing communication and interaction with individuals with dementia. It covers memory impairment, adapting communication styles, understanding biographies for positive interactions, and the role of others in facilitating communication.
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 £150 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 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care 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.
Enquiry Form
At Complete Training, we understand that choosing the right training provider is an important decision, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Your enquiry is important to us, and we want you to feel completely at ease reaching out to us.
Rest assured, there’s absolutely no pressure here. Feel free to ask us anything. We’re here to provide you with the information you need, without any obligation to commit.
