Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, in your own time. This dementia care qualification covers how dementia affects people, how to communicate well with someone living with dementia, and how to support their wellbeing and dignity. The course typically takes 3 months to complete. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and live in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll understand what dementia is and how different types affect the brain and behaviour.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia.
You'll explore how to support the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of people with dementia.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to dementia care.
You'll recognise how dementia affects daily life, relationships, and family members.
You'll learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in dementia care.
How you will learn
You'll study online and complete written assessments based on what you've learned. Assessment is through knowledge-based questions and short written tasks that you submit online. There are no exams. You work through the course at your own pace and submit work when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington 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: working in residential or community care settings.
Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's homes.
Activities coordinator: planning and running activities for people with dementia.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Dementia Care: deepens your knowledge and supports supervisory roles in care settings.
Level 2 Diploma in Care (NVQ): a broader care qualification that counts toward the Care Certificate and is recognised by employers for paid care roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior or lead care worker role.
