Description
When a person with dementia finds that their mental abilities are declining, they often feel vulnerable and in need of reassurance, care and support. Carers need to do everything they can to help the person with dementia to retain their sense of identity and feelings of self-worth.
Caring for a person with dementia can be challenging and requires a high level of skills and knowledge to cope with all the problems the dementia sufferer may face. This content is designed to provide you with the level of knowledge and understanding required to ensure you are able to deliver the highest possible standards of care.
Learning Outcomes:
- Dementia: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Define dementia, explain the causes and how it affects the brain
- Identify the symptoms of and diagnosis for dementia
- Dementia: Treatment and Legal Issues
- Explain the range of treatments and approaches available for people with dementia
- Define the law in relation to dementia sufferers and explain the principles of recording, data protection and confidentiality
- Care Planning for and Problems of the Dementia Sufferer
- Identify the key features of PCCP and be able to construct a person-centred care plan
- Explain the main problems faced by people with dementia
- Caring for Dementia Sufferers
- Identify key aspects of the physical care and support required by dementia sufferers
- Identify key aspects of the psychological and emotional care and support required by dementia sufferers
Accreditation and Exam
This course comes complete with a multiple-choice exam and a nationally recognised CPD Certificate.
Multiple Choice Assessment
- Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, A pass mark of 75% is required.
- The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade.
- Pass guarantee.
Nationally Recognised Certification
- All our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
- Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format.
What Are The Benefits of CPD
- Gain new skills!
- Improve employment opportunities!
- Up to date with your job requirements
- Enhance your CV!
Course Features
Course Format
User-friendly, interactive online training with downloadable documentation. You can access your course from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Course Duration
Course take between 1 and 3 hours to complete, You will be given 12 months access to the training.
Support
Our dedicated customer service means we are with you every step of the way. Throughout the course, you will enjoy unlimited support.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there is an online multiple-choice assessment, with instant grading.
Languages
All our courses are available in 100, s of languages.
XO Student Card
All students enrolled on this course are entitled to apply for an XO student discount card.
Who is this course for
Workers in all workplaces and industries are required to take training to ensure that they keep themselves, and those they work with, safe and compliant.
This course is designed for workers of all abilities and in all environments, including those who work in Healthcare, Social Care, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Human Resources. It covers the common aspects that are present in all of these environments.
