Understanding Dementia Training | Online CPD Course

Online Understanding Dementia Training Course

Welcome to our online understanding dementia training course. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Understanding Dementia Training Course Description

Course aims and objectives

This dementia training course is aimed at individuals as well as health and social care staff to improve awareness of the importance of interacting with people who have dementia in a sensitive and understanding manner. This eLearning course explains what dementia is, including the changes and symptoms and best practice for those who have caring roles.

On completion of this dementia training online, you will be able to:

• Define the term ‘dementia’
• Have an awareness of the prevalence of dementia in the UK population.
• Identify signs of dementia and also explain how these signs may be associated with other conditions or circumstances.
• Explain why early diagnosis of dementia is important.
• Support people who have dementia so that they can live fulfilling lives with their diagnosis
• understand that each individual is unique and that dementia will not affect people in exactly the same way
• Have an understanding of the impact of dementia on individuals living with dementia, their families, friends and society as a whole
• Describe the changes that people with dementia and their families experience
• Explain the many factors which influence the experience of living with dementia
• Describe person-centred approaches to caring
• Understand the importance of effective communication and showing compassion to people who have dementia
• Understand that signs of frustration and distress by a person who has dementia may be a means to communicate unmet needs
• Be able to signpost individuals, families and carers to dementia advice, support and information
• To provide a FREE blended learning environment that is available to all individuals and businesses

 

What is covered in this online course?

• Introduction
• What is dementia?
• What causes dementia
• Types of dementia
• Person-centred dementia care
• Dementia and existing health conditions
• Dementia effects on family and friends
• Changes brought about by dementia
• Positive aspects
• Where to get support
• Summary

Who is this understanding dementia training course for?

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Allied Healthcare Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Social Care Support Workers
• Voluntary Staff working in the NHS

Requirements

For classroom training courses:

• Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
• Wear comfortable clothing

For online courses:

• Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:

• Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
• Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
• Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals