Person Centred Dementia Care (Level 2) Course
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Course OverviewA distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Dementia Care. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Person Centred Dementia Care is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Person Centred Dementia Care course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.Do you want to help someone you know who is suffering from Dementia? Are you concerned about an elderly relative and want to get an understanding of the condition? If either of the above are true, our brand-new Person-Centred Dementia Care Course will give you a real insight into Dementia, the way the brain functions, and the memory process.The course is also suitable for employers seeking a structured learning programme to meet the training needs of their employees, and to facilitate career development.The course is structured into units which break down the learning into "bite-sized chunks", which makes the study process very straightforward and helps you to progress quickly. The course explore areas to:Provide information that enables the student to gain an understanding of dementia, the functioning of the brain and the way the memory works.Encourage the use of a person-centred approach to help the student understand emotions and behaviours they may find challenging or distressing.Promote the application of person-centred principles to routine care activities.Facilitate career development; particularly useful for students pursuing professional healthcare or counselling qualifications, in terms of continuing professional development (CPD).Provide organisations dealing with people suffering from dementia with a structured training programme in the condition for their employees.The package Student...
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- Dementia
- IT Development
- Career Development
- Approach
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The Level 2 in Person Centred Dementia Care is divided into following comprehensive modules. Unit 1- What is dementia?
- The Brain
- Types of dementia
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- Pick’s Disease and Fronto-Temporal Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Supporting People with Dementia and their Carers
- What is Person-Centred Care?
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Life History Work
- Communication
- Behaviour
- Pacing
- Incontinence
- Agitation
- Repetitive speech or actions (perseveration)
- Paranoia
- Sleeplessness/Sundowning
- Eating/Nutrition
- Bathing
- Additional Problem Areas
- Hiding and losing things
- Suspicion
- Coping with unusual behaviour
- Personal Care
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Dental care
- Eating
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Activities
- Legislation
- Dementia in the Media
- Useful Resources
The UK Learning College is a leading Distance Learning Provider, offering a route to study for anyone who wants to gain a new skill or qualification, but finds the traditional, classroom-based mode of study unsuitable. Distance learning is an ideal way to learn around your current time and financial commitments, no matter how diverse and unpredictable your schedule is. With UK Learning College you not only study when it suits you and in your own time, but you can be sure of receiving all the advice and support you require as your studies develop. Because of our continuous system of enrolments, Students can enrol any time of year, and our flexible distance learning courses allow students to plan their studies to fit in their life style or work commitments. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course.
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Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Person Centred Dementia Care home study course is £411.25, though for a limited...
Person Centred Dementia Care (Level 2) Course
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