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Introduction to Dementia Awareness
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This session will provide you with an awareness of dementia for those working in a social care setting. It is aimed at learners in the education, local authority or private work setting. This will enable learners to understand what dementia is, causes, types, effective strategies and approaches, roles of carers and others in the support of a person with dementia. You will explore ways of working with a person with dementia with diverse needs and how to work in a person-centred way.

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone aged 19 or over as at 31st August 2022. No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone.
This course will be delivered online. You will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams Classroom /email and you will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session and instructions and online demonstrations.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give you verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression


L2 NCFE CACHE – Dementia Awareness

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010068CL
15/09/2022
29/09/2022
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
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