Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This dementia care qualification covers person-centred care, positive communication, the use of medication in dementia, and how to support people through meaningful activities. You study over around one year, working through the course with tutor support from UCN Newbury College. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and eligible for UK adult funding. An induction workbook at the start confirms the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
This qualification aims to help students develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia. It covers areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, issues around the use of medication for those with dementia and the importance of providing appropriate activities.
Entry requirements
You will be issued with an Induction Workbook during your first discussion with your tutor; this workbook will determine whether you are suitable for the course. Students should be aged 19+ and be eligible for UK adult funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred care for people living with dementia.
You'll explore how positive communication methods can improve the experience of people with dementia.
You'll learn about the issues surrounding the use of medication in dementia care.
You'll understand the importance of providing appropriate activities for people with dementia.
You'll develop knowledge of how dementia affects individuals and those around them.
How you will learn
You study online, working through the course material at a pace that suits you. A tutor supports you throughout. At the start, you complete an induction workbook with your tutor to confirm the course is the right level for you. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build across the course. The centre will confirm the specific assessment format before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. UCN Newbury College 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: helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: deepens specialist knowledge for those focusing on dementia support.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of adult care practice, useful if you want to work across different care settings.
