Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online at your own pace. This free dementia care course for adults takes around 6 months to complete. You'll cover the principles of dementia, how it affects people, and how to provide person-centred care. The course fits around your existing commitments, so you can study when it suits you. It leads to roles such as care assistant and dementia care worker. You need to be aged 19 or over and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
Who this course is for
Aged 19+, lived in the UK 3+ years
Entry requirements
Aged 19+, lived in the UK 3+ years
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 the people you support.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to dementia care.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia.
You'll learn how to support the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of people with dementia.
You'll understand the role of carers and families in supporting someone with dementia.
You'll recognise the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to dementia care.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is written, typically through assignments or questions that test your understanding of the principles covered. You don't need to attend a classroom. Stockton Learning and Skills Service will confirm assessment details and any submission deadlines before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockton Learning and Skills Service 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: assist people with a range of care needs in residential or community settings.
Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
Activities coordinator: plan and run wellbeing activities for people with dementia.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: deepens your specialist knowledge and is suited to those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering adult care practice, often required for progression in the sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care assistant role.
