Dementia Awareness in Care

Our Dementia Awareness training course aims to increase learners knowledge of dementia. This course is targeted for anyone working with a person who has dementia or living with someone with dementia.

Description

Our course equips Health & Social care staff and anyone living with someone who has dementia, with the knowledge and empathy needed to recognise symptoms, respond appropriately, and deliver person-centred care. It also supports compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards, improving outcomes for both individuals and teams.

What is covered

  • Discuss what is Dementia, the theoretical models, common types, causes and an individual’s experience of Dementia
  • Review the roles of carers and others in the support of individuals
  • Consider the factors that can influence communication and interactions
  • Look at the ways of working with a range of individuals to ensure diverse needs are met
  • Examine how to promote well-being in individuals
  • Considering and understanding the importance of a Person Centred Approach
  • Review and appreciate the importance of diversity of individuals

Learning and Assessment

This course is either delivered by Face to Face classroom taught at Mitera Training Academy or through our Virtual Training Courses held with our specialised trainers. 

Prerequisites

None

What is the Main Aim of the Course?

To increase your knowledge of dementia and its effects, as well as relevant legislation.

What will I Learn?

Defining dementia
What is dementia, the types of dementia and the symptoms of dementia

Effects of dementia
How dementia affects individuals in different ways

Quality of dementia care How quality dementia care purely focuses on what the person can still do

Communication The importance of good communication when caring for someone with dementia

Wellbeing methods Methods to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia

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