Dementia Care

Course Outline:-

• Legislative Requirements for Individuals with Dementia; Mental Health Act 1983, Community Care Act 1990, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Human Rights Act 1998, Data Protection Act 1998.
• National Minimum Care Standards Act 2000
• Understand the definition of Dementia
• Covers: signs, symptoms and characteristics of Dementia sufferers
• Person Centred approach

Course Aims:-

• To explore the Legislative Requirements
• Recognise signs and symptoms of Dementia
• Understand how Dementia impacts on individuals/families/carers
• Understand needs of individuals throughout progressive cycle of disease.
• Understand Person Centred approach
• Understand how the physical environment impacts on individuals and care.

Course Aims:-

• To explore the Legislative Requirements
• Recognise signs and symptoms of Dementia
• Understand how Dementia impacts on individuals/families/carers
• Understand needs of individuals throughout progressive cycle of disease.
• Understand Person Centred approach
• Understand how the physical environment impacts on individuals and care.

Learning Outcomes:-

• Understand needs for a Person Centred approach
• Gain an Understanding of Legislation
• Value and accept the individual
• Gain an Understanding of National Minimum Care Standards

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be certificated by: JRCS Training. This course aims to provide a sound working knowledge to enable the delegate to implement the protocols and procedures with confidence. This course will also give the delegate evidence towards Common Induction Standards and NVQ and preparation for further professional development.