Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Course Overview
There are 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today, with this number expected to rise to over one million by 2025*. As an increasing issue, it is more important than ever that health and social care workers are equipped with the skills to understand and support people with dementia.
Interested in studying one of our dementia courses? Distance learning makes our courses accessible to anyone, anywhere. This qualification is designed to provide you with thorough knowledge of dementia and dementia care and is ideal if you are already employed in the health and social care sector and wish to upskill.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of dementia and its effects. You will explore the various types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis, as well as focusing on person-centred approaches to dementia care, the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support.
This qualification will equip you with the knowledge needed to work in a variety of roles within the health and social care services, and is ideal if you want to enter, or progress within this sector.
KEY FEATURES
✓ Learn from your own home, in your own time
✓ Advanced Learner Loan available
✓ One to one Tutor support available via phone or email
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Key Information
Course Length
20 weeks
Course Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE/CACHE
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Paper materials
Online assessment
Paper assessment
