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Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online. You study at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers dementia awareness, person-centred care, communication, medication, behaviour, and the role of activities in social care. You do not need to be in employment to enrol. Specialist tutors provide one-to-one support throughout. The course typically takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This course is designed for learners who wish to understand more about dementia and will be highly valuable to people who support those with the condition, in a personal or professional capacity. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what dementia is and how it affects individuals.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting people with dementia.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals who have dementia.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in dementia care settings.
  • You'll learn about administering medication to individuals with dementia safely and sensitively.
  • You'll understand behaviour in the context of dementia.
  • You'll explore the benefits of activities and social engagement in care settings.

How you will learn

You study through online learning materials and activities provided by the course. Assessment is based on work you complete within those materials. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. You work through three modules at your own pace, with one-to-one tutor support available throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care Assistant: support people with dementia in residential or home care settings.
  • Dementia Care Worker: specialist day-to-day care for people living with dementia.
  • Support Worker: assist individuals with dementia to live independently.
  • Healthcare Assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
  • Activities Coordinator: plan and run social activities for people with dementia.

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 social care, useful if you want to work across a wider range of care settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification many employers look for when promoting to senior care roles.
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