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Accredited Dementia
Course Code: 4021
Duration : 6 hoursCourse Aim:
On completion of the training, successful candidates will be able to understand more about dementia and its causes, signs and symptoms and recognise that dementia affects people in different way. They will be able to understand how a person-centred care approach can make a difference to the care provided and identify what specialist care a person with dementia may require. They will think of ideas and methods that can be used to improve the well-being of people with dementia.
Learning Outcomes:
- To provide a practical and thought provoking introduction to dementia care and provide ideas to help meet the needs of individuals in care
- Look at what the experience of dementia may be like for those who have it, both physically and emotionally
- Consider how to communicate effectively with people with dementia and how to understand their needs and behaviours
Entry Requirements:
Management and Care Staff in Residential, Day Care and Home Carers in the Elderly and Mental Health SectorsCareer Options:
Health & Social Care Diploma - Level 2 and 3 - Dementia PathwayThis knowledge can be cross-referenced to:
Common Induction Standards
Standard 3
3 Overcoming difficulties in promoting communication
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Standard 7
3 Recognising possible signs of dementia
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Course Starting: To be confirmed - - Location - To be confirmed
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.