DEMENTIA Awareness Online Course | CPD Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Dementia describes a range of symptoms that can occur when the brain is affected by certain diseases and conditions. It can affect people in different ways, influencing cognitive function, behaviour and everyday life.
This Dementia Awareness Course provides an introduction to dementia, exploring common types and symptoms and how dementia can affect different areas of the brain.
The course also introduces practical strategies for working with and supporting people with dementia, including approaches to challenging behaviour.
Understanding Dementia
The course begins by exploring what dementia is and how it affects cognitive function.
Learners will develop an understanding of how dementia can affect different parts of the brain and how the condition can progress at different rates and affect individuals in different ways.
Types and Symptoms of Dementia
Understanding the different types and symptoms of dementia can help people who work with or around individuals affected by the condition develop greater awareness of their needs.
The course explores common types of dementia and the symptoms associated with them.
Supporting People with Dementia
The course also provides practical strategies for working with and supporting people with dementia.
Learners will explore approaches that can be used when working with clients with dementia, including ways of responding to challenging behaviour.
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What Will You Learn?
This Dementia Awareness Training course covers:
- What dementia is and how it can affect people
- The relationship between dementia and the brain
- Common types of dementia
- Symptoms associated with dementia
- How dementia can affect cognitive function
- Strategies for supporting people with dementia
- Approaches to dealing with challenging behaviour
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Who Is This Course For?
This Dementia Awareness Course is suitable for anyone who works with or regularly comes into contact with people who may be living with dementia.
It can be particularly useful for:
- Care workers
- Health and social care professionals
- Support workers
- Care home staff
- Domiciliary care workers
- Community support workers
- Anyone working with or around people affected by dementia
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KEY BENIFITS
- Understand what dementia is and how it affects the brain
- Develop awareness of common types of dementia
- Recognise common symptoms associated with dementia
- Understand how dementia can affect cognitive function
- Learn practical strategies for supporting people with dementia
- Develop awareness of approaches to challenging behaviour
- Build confidence when working with people affected by dementia
- Complete CPD-approved dementia awareness training
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COURSE MODULES
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1 | What Is Dementia? | 70% |
| 2 | The Brain | 70% |
| 3 | Types of Dementia | 70% |
| 4 | Strategies to Use with Clients with Dementia and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour | 70% |