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Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course Online – East Sussex College Eastbourne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start31 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course is free to study.

You'll explore how dementia affects people and what good person-centred care looks like. Topics include the types of dementia, how the condition progresses, communication approaches, and supporting wellbeing. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.

Who this course is for

Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high quality care.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll understand what dementia is and how different types affect the brain.
  • You'll learn how dementia progresses and what changes to expect over time.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting people living with dementia.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with people who have dementia.
  • You'll understand how to support the wellbeing and dignity of people with dementia.
  • You'll learn about the role of carers, families, and support networks.
  • You'll recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in dementia care.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. There are no exams to sit in a centre.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your work. East Sussex College Eastbourne will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dementia care worker, supports people living with dementia in care settings.
  • Care assistant, helps with daily living tasks in residential or home care.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Support worker, provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people with mental health needs, though some roles may require further training.
  • Nursing assistant, supports qualified nurses, with further study often needed to progress.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Dementia Care, a focused qualification for those specialising further in dementia support.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, suitable after Level 3 for those moving into management or advanced practice roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
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