Certificate Course in Dementia

Rapid Skillz

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Online

£ 47.05 VAT inc.

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Original amount in USD:

$ 59

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Dementia, also known as senility, is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person’s daily functioning. Globally, dementia affects 36 million people; however there is no cure for it. A few drugs are known to improve the patients situation marginally however there can be many measures that can improve their lives. This course is meant for carers, families and people who work with dementia patients.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The Certificate Course in Dementia has been designed to meet the needs of individuals who work with people who have dementia in a care environment, including a care home or a person’s own home.

Dementia careers
Family of dementia patients
Nursing students
Support staff of psychologists and others interested in the study of dementia care.

The courses are open to everyone, irrespective of previous educational or professional qualifications. We have a very broad range of student backgrounds on our courses. We certainly recommend that our students have basic schooling qualifications to help them understand the subject.
Typical profiles of our students are people in ancillary professions who do the courses for their CPD (Continuing professional development) requirements. Our students include professionals such as Psychologists, Managers, Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, Probation officers, Prison wardens and Therapists.

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Subjects

  • Dementia
  • Approach
  • Communication
  • Dementia Care
  • Managing Finances
  • Physical
  • Psychological
  • Community services
  • Personal Stress
  • Nutritional
  • Medical model
  • Irreversible dementia

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Course programme

  • Define what is dementia
  • Know the difference between ‘normal ageing’ and the ‘early signs’ of dementia
  • Understand the types and causes of dementia
  • Understand the causes of reversible and irreversible dementia
  • Know how dementia progresses through its three stages
  • Understand how dementia affects persons life and communication
  • Know about the psychological and emotional impact of dementia on people
  • Understand how dementia is diagnosed
  • Know about meaningful activities suitable for a person living with dementia
  • Understand the importance of creative activities for a person with dementia, and help them to achieve purpose and pleasure
  • Explain to children about the illness and strange behavior of the person living with dementia
  • Know about the ways of dealing with communication problems of your loved one
  • Understand the nutritional needs of your loved one with dementia
  • Understand the techniques for coping with memory loss
  • Understand the importance of managing finances
  • Understand how advanced planning for end of life care is important
  • Define the person-centered approach
  • Know how the person-centered approach helps the care providers in implementing this approach
  • Define the social and medical model of dementia care
  • Understand why taking care of yourself is important for you as a caregiver
  • Know about the ways to fulfill your physical, emotional and social needs
  • Understand the advantages of community services
  • Know about the ways to reduce personal stress

Additional information

In some instances further assistance may be required. We provide complete assistance using our world class Help Desk system.We will endeavour to reply to your query within 48 hours.

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Certificate Course in Dementia

£ 47.05 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 59

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