What's Involved
Sessions will cover a variety of topics including:
- Understanding what dementia is
- The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals
- Understanding factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals with dementia
- Understanding equality, diversity and inclusive in dementia care
- Understanding the key features of theoretical models of dementia
- The most common types of dementia and their causes
- Understanding factors relating to an individual's experience of dementia
Delivery
Delivery will take place over 2 full days to enable completion of 4 assignments, which will then be presented for certification.
Progression
Avenues of progression include:
- Specialised qualifications that focus on particular areas of Health & Social Care
Costs
The course fees are £440 (+VAT) per person.This course is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is free to Shropshire employees.