Course Overview
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The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. This qualification will also support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.
As part of this course you will study seven mandatory units:
Unit 1 – Understanding dementia
- Common types, causes and effects of dementia
- The importance of early diagnosis of dementia
- The effects and experience of dementia.
Unit 2 – Understanding how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Person-centred approaches in dementia care and support
- How each individual’s experience of dementia is unique
- How to promote person-centred values for individuals with dementia
- How the nutritional needs of individuals with dementia should be met.
Unit 3 – Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
- Understand that individuals with dementia may communicate in different ways
- The range of factors that influence interactions and communication with individuals with dementia
- How communication and positive interactions are effective in the care and support of individuals with dementia.
Unit 4 – Support positive interaction, occupation, and activity in dementia care
- The range and benefits of positive interaction and different approaches for individuals with dementia
- How to engage individuals with dementia in positive interaction, activity and occupation
- How to engage with individuals with dementia to promote identity and inclusion.
Unit 5 – Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
- The principles of equality and diversity within the context of dementia care and support
- How to recognise and challenge discrimination and oppressive practices.
Unit 6 – Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
- How the rights of individuals are protected
- How to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and make decisions
- How to involve carers and others in supporting individuals with dementia
- How to enable individuals with dementia to exercise their rights and choices.
Unit 7 – Principles of the administration of medication and wellbeing of individuals with dementia
- Common medication that may be used for individuals with dementia
- How to support individuals with dementia through the appropriate and effective use of medication.
Assessment Methods
Assessments are due at the end of each unit. Your tutor will assess your work and build up your portfolio of evidence of learning. A certificate will be awarded on satisfactory submission of evidence of learning for the units studied.
Progression Options
UCS College Group provides a range of professional Online Learning qualifications which can be achieved at different stages throughout your career, and at varying levels, providing clear progression routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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