Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online. You can work through this dementia care qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover the principles behind dementia care, including how dementia affects people, how to support wellbeing, and how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia. This free dementia care course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in England.
Who this course is for
19 years or above
Entry requirements
Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.
What you will learn
You'll understand what dementia is and how different types affect the brain and behaviour.
You'll learn how dementia progresses and what this means for day-to-day care.
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 promote the dignity, independence, and wellbeing of people in your care.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to changes in a person's condition.
You'll understand the role of families and carers in dementia support.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people with dementia in care homes or at home.
Dementia care worker: specialist day-to-day support for people living with dementia.
Support worker: helping people maintain independence in community or residential settings.
Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
Activities coordinator: planning meaningful activities for people with dementia.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Dementia Care: deepens your knowledge and is suited to senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF): a broader qualification covering adult social care, often required for progression in care settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the standard qualification for senior care workers and team leaders.
