Dementia Awareness – Level 2 – Online Training Course – CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Dementia Awareness training. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of cognitive symptoms, including memory loss, difficulties with language, thinking, reasoning and problem-solving. Several different progressive brain diseases cause these symptoms.

This online Dementia Awareness training course is aimed to draw your attention to the primary ways of living with dementia and instil an understanding of the psychological needs of those with dementia as a precursor to personalised care.

Course content

This online Dementia Awareness training course covers the following:

• Chapter 1 – Introduction to dementia
• Chapter 2 – Types of dementia
• Chapter 3 – Living with dementia
• Chapter 4 – Health and social care services
• Summary.

Who is the course for?

This online Dementia Awareness training course is suitable for the following:

• Domiciliary Care Workers
• Home Care Workers
• Care Assistants
• Support Workers
• Adult Social Care Workers
• Residential Home Staff
• Nursing Home Staff
• Carers.

Course aims

The aims of this online Dementia Awareness training course are to:

• Develop an understanding of the signs of dementia and the other conditions or circumstances associated with it.
• Create an awareness of the common types of dementia as well as its common triggers.
• Draw your attention to the basic ways of living with dementia.
• Instil an understanding of the psychological needs of those with dementia as a precursor to personalised care.
• Make you realise the social consequences of dementia on individuals.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Dementia Awareness online training course, the learner will be able to:

• Provide the common causes of dementia as well as its symptoms.
• Equip you with a fuller understanding of the causes and symptoms of dementia.
• Present the psychological needs of people with dementia alongside its social consequences.
• Outline the conditions that can be mistaken for dementia.
• Create an awareness of the role of the family and support groups towards effective care of people with dementia.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Dementia Awareness online training course, the learner will be able to:

• Suggest what actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of dementia or to delay the onset.
• List the common types of dementia.
• Outline measures to reduce the challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
• State the complementary role of the family and support services in dealing with people affected by dementia.
• Explain the importance of good communication skills when dealing with people with dementia.

Dementia Awareness – Online Training Course – Level 2 – CPDUK Accredited.