Dementia Awareness Training

Dementia Awareness Training

This introductory session provides care staff with a solid foundation in understanding dementia and how it affects individuals. Through real-life examples and practical guidance, staff will gain the confidence to support people living with dementia in a compassionate, person-centred way.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand what dementia is and how it affects the brain

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of dementia

  • Explore how dementia impacts communication, behaviour, and daily life

  • Learn practical strategies for supporting individuals with dementia

  • Promote dignity, respect, and independence in dementia care

  • Understand the importance of empathy and person-centred approaches.

Why Take This Course?:

  • Build confidence in supporting people living with dementia

  • Improve the quality of care and communication

  • Support compliance with CQC standards and best practice in dementia care.

Entry requirements

Working in Health and Social Care.

Future career and study opportunities

This qualification can be used with other clinical skills courses.

Contact

For more information about this qualification, please contact our team at businesssolutions@newcollege.ac.uk.

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