Understanding Dementia focuses on the physical condition of dementia and how it affects the person. This course also explores the myths and stereotypes and considers how these can influence the quality of care given.
Further to this, it introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
“Engaging training, with clear distinct sections that build on each other to support the learning process. The course is of a consistently high quality.”
Stacey Parker, Alzheimer’s Society
Understanding Dementia focuses on the physical condition of dementia and how it affects the person. This course also explores the myths and stereotypes and considers how these can influence the quality of care given.
Further to this, it introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care.
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This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Dementia Care 1: Understanding Dementia.
6 Interactive Chapters, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate
Subjects covered include:
- Understanding Dementia
- What does Dementia mean for Individuals?
- Exploring the Myths and Stereotypes of Dementia
- The Main Conditions that may cause Dementia
- The Bookcase Analogy for Memory
- The Person Centred Theory of Dementia
- The VIPS Framework
England
Care Certificate Standard 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 & 9.4
NOS: MH14.2013
RQF: Dementia awareness (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support), Understand the process and experience of dementia (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)
Wales
All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC)
Scotland
The Health and Social Care Standards
Northern Ireland
NISCC’s Induction Standards
Jacqui Arnold, BSc (Hons), MSc (Merit)
With over 35 years of experience in social care, Jacqui has worked in various capacities, beginning as a practitioner, and progressing into roles such as Care Home Management, training and development, and consultancy. Jacqui is co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Milbotix. She is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and has extensive experience providing care for older people in a range of settings. She was formerly on the board for Skills for Care, and until 2021 held the role of Dementia Lead for a social care charity in Bristol, UK.
