Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate
You hear about dementia, but do you really know what it is and what it's like to have it? Find out with this free Level 2 programme. It makes such a huge difference to people with dementia if those around them know what dementia is and how it might affect them. Currently there are around 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia and the number is expected to rise to 1.6 million by 2050.
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Description
This programme is designed to provide you with an understanding of the principles of dementia care.
Throughout the Principles of Dementia Care programme you'll study seven mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Dementia Awareness
- Unit 2: Person-Centred Approach to the Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia
- Unit 3: Understand the Factors that can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals Who Have Dementia
- Unit 4: Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care
- Unit 5: Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person-Centred Approach
- Unit 6: Understand Behaviour in the Context of Dementia
- Unit 7: Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care
Study Online courses allow you to complete your study from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. A specialist tutor will be assigned to you for the duration of your course and will provide individual support and guidance.
The course begins with an initial induction phone call, after which you will be issued access to the online learning platform to start your course. Regular access to a computer and a stable internet connection is essential. Public areas such as your local library can allow you access to a computer and internet, should you not have access to your own.
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Entry Requirements
This is an online course for adults aged 19+ and funding is based on your location. You can apply if you are aged 19+ and have lived in the UK for the last three years. Ages 19 to 23: you are eligible for free courses if you have already achieved a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9/A* to 4/C) Ages 24+: Our Level 2 Study Online programmes are free to UK Nationals regardless of previous qualifications.
A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required with general computer skills to for navigating the Online Learning Platform.
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Qualification
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
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Progression
By undertaking this course, you will be able to further your own continuous professional development, which may improve your career prospects.
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Assessment
You will complete an assessment at the end of each module/unit. These assessments are tutor marked, internally moderated and then moderated by the awarding body.
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Home Study
Study will be home-based and at your discretion within the timeframe stipulated by tutor.
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Work Placement
You do not have to work in this sector to complete the course.
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Fees and Additional Costs
Our Level 2 Study Online programmes are available for FREE to UK nationals aged 19 and over. Subject to meeting the entry and funding criteria.
| Code | Day | Start | End | Times | Fees* |
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| TQ/PDC 232401 | Flexible Start | - | £0 |
* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..