Dementia Awareness Level 2 NCFE

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’.

Qualification

A nationally recognised awarding body – NCFE, accredits the qualification.

Candidates work through the distance-learning course materials at their own pace, and at times convenient to them – so there is no need to attend the college to gain the qualification. Each candidate on the Loughborough College Course is allocated their own personal tutor who will guide them through the qualification.

Course Aims

· To provide candidates with an understanding of dementia, the functioning of the brain, and the memory process

· To encourage candidates to use a person centred approach in order to understand emotions and behaviours they may find challenging

· To promote the application of person- centred principles to everyday care activities

· To provide employers with a structured training programme, which will meet the training, needs of their employees

· To facilitate career development

Course Content

There are four units covering:

· Understanding dementia

· Understanding person-centred care

· Using a person-centred approach to understand emotions and behaviour

· Applying person-centred principles to personal care, mealtimes, activities and the caring environment

Progression opportunities

The qualification aims to provide a sound preparation for further study and access to a range of vocational programmes, including NVQ’s in Care or Promoting Independence. In addition, more general routes are also appropriate, for example the NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity