This Dementia Awareness Training Course is designed to provide dementia carers and those who work in the health or social care sector with an insight into the different types of dementia, taking a look at their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Throughout this Dementia Awareness Course, you will deepen your understanding of how dementia develops and how it affects brain function. Covering various approaches and strategies for dementia caregiving, you will learn about the different types and progressive stages of dementia, as well as gain a deeper understanding of dementia prevention.

Whether you’re caring for a loved one with dementia or are training to become a qualified support worker, this Dementia Awareness Training Course will help you to develop an in-depth understanding of this debilitating syndrome and equip you with the skills to provide quality, person-centred care.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek of The Dementia Awareness Training Course

Who Should Take The Dementia Awareness Training Course

This Dementia Awareness Training Course is ideal for those who are caring for loved ones with dementia and professionals who work with individuals with dementia, such as:

• Domiciliary Care Workers
• Healthcare Support Workers
• Residential Care Workers
• Nursing Assistants
• Senior Homecare Workers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Dementia Awareness Training Course, learners will be able to:

• Understand clearly what dementia is and how it affects brain function
• Identify the types and stages of dementia, including symptoms, diagnoses & causes
• Implement effective strategies for dementia caregiving to use with clients
• Demonstrate an understanding of what people can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia
• Understand the different communication needs of sufferers of dementia
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients who have dementia

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Dementia Awareness Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Dementia Awareness Course is as follows:

Module 01: Defining Dementia

• Defining Dementia

Module 02: The Brain and How Dementia Affects It

• The Brain and How Dementia Affects It

Module 03: Types of Dementia

• Types of Dementia

Module 04: Stages of Dementia

• Stages of Dementia

Module 05: Assessing Dementia

• Assessing Dementia

Module 06: Pharmaceutical Treatment for Dementia

• Pharmaceutical Treatment for Dementia

Module 07: Psychological Treatment for Dementia

• Psychological Treatment for Dementia

Module 08: Raising Awareness and Preventing Dementia

• Raising Awareness and Preventing Dementia

Module 09: Caregiving for Dementia

• Caregiving for Dementia

Module 10: Dementia Care: Acts and Legislation

• Dementia Care: Acts and Legislation