{"product_id":"dementia-care-awareness-online","title":"Dementia Care Awareness Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnderstand Dementia and Support People Living with It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis CPD-certified online course is for anyone who supports people living with dementia, from care workers and nursing staff to volunteers and family carers. No previous experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt covers types of dementia, symptoms and progression, person-centred care, communication, behaviour, safeguarding and legal responsibilities, including the Mental Capacity Act, and reflects current best practice across health and social care settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare assistants and care assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport workers and social care workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomiciliary carers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursing staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolunteers and family carers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone working or planning to work in adult social care, residential care, nursing homes, hospitals, supported living or community healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 3 hours of video, plus PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources, and learners have lifetime access to the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding dementia\u003c\/strong\u003e – what dementia is, common types, early signs, symptoms and progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerson-centred care\u003c\/strong\u003e – applying person-centred principles and promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication and behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e – communicating at different stages of dementia, understanding behaviour as communication and responding positively to distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition and wellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e – supporting nutrition, hydration and quality of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguarding and the law\u003c\/strong\u003e – safeguarding responsibilities and UK legislation including the Mental Capacity Act\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking together\u003c\/strong\u003e – working with families and multidisciplinary teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what dementia is and identify common types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise symptoms and progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver person-centred dementia care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate effectively at different stages of dementia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespond positively to distressed behaviours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply safeguarding procedures and understand legal and ethical responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course ends with a final assessment. Learners who pass receive the CPD Certified Dementia Care Awareness Certificate, available to download straight away. The course carries 3 CPD points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is dementia care awareness training for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is for healthcare assistants, support workers, care assistants, domiciliary carers, nursing staff, social care workers, volunteers, family carers and anyone supporting people with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need previous care experience?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The course suits beginners as well as experienced professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It covers safeguarding responsibilities and applying UK legislation including the Mental Capacity Act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the dementia awareness course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains about 3 hours of video and is self-paced, with lifetime access on desktop or mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I get a certificate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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