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Level 2 Dementia Awareness Course Online

CostFREE
Duration9 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Dementia Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, with weekly tutorials over nine sessions. The course may be free if you live in Greater Manchester, are aged 19 or over, and are unemployed or earning under £26,800 a year. Fees may apply if you do not meet those criteria.

The course builds a thorough understanding of dementia. You'll explore types, signs, symptoms, and causes of the condition. You'll also study person-centred care, communication with people living with dementia, and equality and inclusion in care settings. This dementia awareness qualification is completed online, so it fits around work or other commitments.

You'll finish with a Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults aged 19+. Learners develop an in-depth understanding of dementia, the specific needs of individuals with the condition, and methods for supporting their families and carers.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. However, funding eligibility applies.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the types, signs, symptoms, and causes of dementia.
  • You'll understand the specific needs of people living with dementia.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll learn how to overcome barriers to communication with people who have dementia.
  • You'll recognise behavioural changes and how to respond to them.
  • You'll apply key principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care.
  • You'll understand how to support the families and carers of people with dementia.

How you will learn

The course runs online with one tutorial session per week, totalling nine sessions. Sessions run from 9:30am to 3:30pm. You'll need a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone. Assessment is based on the Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia specification. You'll complete the course through guided online learning with tutor support throughout.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone. GC Education and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dementia care worker, supports people living with dementia in care or community settings.
  • Care assistant, provides personal care and daily support to adults with dementia.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with dementia to live as independently as possible.
  • Home care worker, delivers care visits to people with dementia in their own homes.
  • Day centre support worker, runs activities and provides care in a day centre setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia, deepens your knowledge for a senior or specialist care role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering adult care and often required for progression in the sector.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, suited to those moving into senior support worker or team leader roles.
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