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.

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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.

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