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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care – Online

Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising – by 2052, it’s expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it’s important that you understand different approaches to dementia care. Our level 2 course will teach you the different forms of dementia, and how to support individuals with person-centred care and positive communication.

Our level 2 course will help you to understand and achieve the care required for working with people with dementia.

This qualification is completed online, so there is no need for any personal attendance in college, however you can always attend college if you feel you need this.

You will complete assessments by answering questions and submitting them to your tutor via the online learning platform.

You will be given full written feedback on your assessments within 5 working days.

Your tutor is available by email, or Mobile Phone during office hours if you need support with your studies.

To study the courses, you need to have a suitable device such as a laptop, a desktop computer or a tablet such as an iPad. You also need access to the internet.

Please note: It is not possible to complete the courses on a mobile phone as they are not compatible with our learning platform.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE awarding body, confirming your achievement.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

In order to achieve this qualification, you need to achieve all 7 units.

  • Dementia awareness (J/601/2874)
  • The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia (H/601/287 9)
  • Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care (T/601/9416)
  • Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach (A/601/2886)
  • Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia (K/601/9199)
  • Understand behaviour in the context of dementia (J/504/2396)
  • Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care (K/602/4645)
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of Evidence

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Care Workers and Home Carers

Up to £32,162
/year

Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly, the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care […]

Care Escorts

Average £12.39
/hour

Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Social Workers

Up to £50,411
/year

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care – Online
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Doncaster College has been an amazing experience. I’ve learnt teamwork, problem solving, and gained real experience through work placements. The tutors and students are great, and it’s helped me get ready to study paramedic science at university.

Progression

Progression

On successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care will progress to either:

  • Level 3 Certificates in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Progression Opportunities

This course would help you to find a career as a:

  • Senior Care Nurse (£17,000) to (£27,000)
  • Care worker (£13,000) to (£25,000)
  • Care home manager (£25,645) to (£31,533)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

21 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance

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