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Free Level 3 Dementia Care Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Dementia Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course runs for around 16 weeks and is awarded by NCFE.

You'll explore how dementia affects the brain, how to communicate with people living with dementia, and how to support their wellbeing and independence. The course covers person-centred care, the role of carers and families, and approaches to managing behaviour linked to dementia.

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

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how different types of dementia affect the brain and behaviour.
  • You'll learn person-centred approaches to dementia care.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia.
  • You'll understand how to support the wellbeing and independence of people with dementia.
  • You'll learn about the role of carers, families, and support networks.
  • You'll understand approaches to managing changed or challenging behaviour.
  • You'll explore the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to dementia care.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online by distance learning. You'll receive all learning and assessment materials digitally. A personal tutor will support you throughout, providing written feedback on your submitted assessments and ongoing support through remote tutorials. Assessment is based on written assignments submitted online.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide all learning and assessment materials digitally. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start. A good level of written English and maths is required to complete the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dementia care worker, supports people living with dementia in care settings.
  • Care assistant, provides day-to-day personal and emotional support.
  • Adult care worker, works in residential or community care services.
  • Senior care worker, takes on a lead role within a care team.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with dementia to live independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the main vocational qualification for senior roles in adult social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia, a shorter qualification for those wanting to deepen specialist knowledge.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Services for People with Dementia, suited to those moving into supervisory or management roles.
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