Level 1 Dementia Awareness Course in Newark

Name: Level 1 Dementia Awareness Course in Newark
Price: 67 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£67.00

Duration8 weeks

LevelLevel 1

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modePart-time

AttendanceEvening

Awarding bodyOCN London Region

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About this course

Level 1 Dementia Awareness Course in Newark. Evening classes run at Lincoln College Campus on Thursday evenings, 5pm to 8pm. The course runs for 5 weeks and fits around work or other commitments. You'll learn about common types of dementia, how to recognise signs and symptoms, and good practice when supporting someone with dementia. The course suits people exploring the topic for personal, professional, or voluntary reasons.

Who this course is for

The OCNLR Level 1 Award in Dementia Awareness aims to provide learners with knowledge about common types of dementia, the signs and symptoms of dementia, and good practice in caring for an individual with dementia.

This Award is useful for people who want to know more about the topic for themselves or others, in a personal, professional or voluntary capacity.

This course will be delivered face to face at the Newark College Campus on a Thursday evening 5 - 8pm for 5 weeks

What you will learn

You'll identify common types of dementia and how they differ.
You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia.
You'll understand how dementia affects the person living with it.
You'll explore good practice when caring for or supporting someone with dementia.
You'll develop knowledge relevant to personal, voluntary, or professional caring roles.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face to face at Lincoln College Campus. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions covering dementia types, symptoms, and care practice. Assessment is based on the knowledge covered during the course. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Campus 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, providing specialist day-to-day support.
Home care worker, visiting clients with dementia in their own homes.
Support worker, helping individuals with dementia live independently.
Volunteer, supporting dementia charities or community groups.

What you could study next

Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Care: builds on this foundation with deeper knowledge of dementia support and person-centred practice.
Level 2 Diploma in Care (or Health and Social Care): a broader qualification that opens doors to paid care roles and counts toward career development in the sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior or supervisory care role.

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