Level 2 Dementia Awareness Course in Shrewsbury

Name: Level 2 Dementia Awareness Course in Shrewsbury
Price: 528 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£528.00

Duration4 days

LevelLevel 2

DeliveryWork based

StartFlexible

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About this course

Level 2 Awareness of Dementia Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You complete this awareness of dementia qualification while in your current role, supported by your employer. The course runs over 4 days and covers how dementia affects people across all age groups and care settings, including NHS, private, and voluntary services. It applies to care assistants, support workers, family support workers, and team leaders working with people diagnosed with dementia. No prior qualifications are required, though a good standard of English and numeracy is expected.

Who this course is for

This qualification will help you to provide an improved service to individuals diagnosed with dementia and is aimed at occupational areas across all services.

The qualifications in awareness of dementia and dementia care are aimed at occupational areas across all service user groups and ages, working in statutory (including NHS), private and voluntary agencies. This also includes healthcare/care assistants, support/key workers, family support workers and team leaders/first line supervisors.

The awarding body for this qualification is City and Guilds.

Entry requirements

There are no specified entry requirements, however, a good standard of English and Numeracy are needed.

What you will learn

You'll understand what dementia is and how it affects the people you support.
You'll learn how dementia progresses and what this means for day-to-day care.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting individuals with dementia.
You'll recognise how dementia can affect communication and how to respond.
You'll understand the needs of carers and families alongside the person diagnosed.
You'll identify good practice in dementia care across different service settings.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace over 4 days. Assessment is work-based, drawing on your practice and understanding in your role. You'll be assessed through written or observed tasks that reflect real situations in your workplace. SBC Training Vanguard Way will confirm the exact assessment format before you begin.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SBC Training Vanguard Way will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: supporting people with dementia in residential or home care
Dementia care worker: specialist support for individuals living with dementia
Support worker: working with adults across NHS, private, or voluntary settings
Family support worker: helping families understand and manage dementia
Team leader or first line supervisor: overseeing dementia care in a care setting

What you could study next

Level 3 Award in Dementia Care: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on more responsibility in a care role.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering adult social care, useful if you want to build on this awareness of dementia qualification and work toward a full care role.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for experienced care workers moving into senior or supervisory positions.

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