Awareness of Dementia

Course description

The Award in Awareness of Dementia comprises four mandatory units.

• Dementia awareness 

• The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia

• Understanding the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia

• Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care 

There are approximately 850,000 people in the United Kingdom who have some form of dementia, with numbers expected to rise above one million by 2025. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of person-centred dementia care.

This course aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the common types of dementia and their causes. It will help learners to develop an awareness of how the actions of others can affect individuals with dementia and provides candidates with an appreciation of a person-centred approach to dementia care and support.

Learning outcome

Learners will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects, or allow them to progress on to further qualifications such as courses in health and social care or related subjects.