Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 15 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of dementia, including how the condition progresses and how to support people living with it. Topics include person-centred approaches and positive communication techniques. You'll start with an English initial assessment to confirm this online format suits you.

Who this course is for

The knowledge and skills needed to provide dementia care has never been more necessary than it is now. This qualification will help you understand what the condition entails, as well teach how best to support those who are affected by it. The course covers essential topics such as positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that take into account an individual's needs at every stage of their journey through this difficult time in life.

Learn how you can best help them in their time of need with professional yet personable attention during the illness phase too when they may be experiencing symptoms like confusion due forgetting things previously known just yesterday.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what dementia is and how different types of the condition affect people.
  • You'll learn how dementia progresses and what this means for day-to-day care.
  • You'll apply person-centred approaches that respect each individual's needs and preferences.
  • You'll use positive communication techniques when supporting people with dementia.
  • You'll understand how to support the wellbeing of people at different stages of their dementia journey.
  • You'll recognise the impact of dementia on families and those close to the person receiving care.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, supported by a tutor who is allocated to you when you enrol. Assessment is knowledge-based, completed online. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment to confirm that online delivery is the right fit for you. You'll need access to a laptop or PC with an internet connection to take part.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with dementia in care homes or at home.
  • Dementia care worker: specialist day-to-day support for people living with dementia.
  • Support worker: work with adults with complex needs in residential or community settings.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in clients' own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private health settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role. Many employers look for Level 3 for team leader positions.
  • Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: a focused qualification that deepens specialist knowledge of dementia care practice.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader care qualification that covers the full range of adult social care settings and roles.

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