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There are over 850,000 people living with Dementia in the UK. The continued increase in life expectancy mean this figure is expected to rise annually.
This Dementia Awareness Training Course will refresh your existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have the latest updates on advancements and treatments.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for all healthcare professionals who need to refresh or improve upon their current understanding of Dementia.
What to expect from your training?
You will join other participants in a fully interactive virtual course, delivered in real time by an experienced trainer via webcam. The course includes interactive elements such as group discussions, case studies, and opportunities to ask questions, creating a classroom-style experience from home
To take part, you will need:
- A Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to the latest version of Zoom
- A stable internet connection
- A working microphone and camera
- Speakers or headphones
Please make sure you are in a quiet environment to fully participate in the course.
This level of training simply cannot be fully delivered through a pre-recorded or self-guided e-learning course.
Our virtual course explores essential topics that are vital for understanding Dementia Awareness, including recognising the early and later signs of dementia, applying person-centred care, and communicating effectively with those affected.
Led by expert trainers, this live session includes real-life scenarios and guided discussions that allow delegates to explore the realities of dementia care in a supportive and interactive environment. Delegates can ask questions in real time, engage in scenario-based learning, and gain practical insights into managing challenging behaviours, supporting families, and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
Crucially, the live interaction between trainer and delegates promotes empathy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to provide compassionate, person-centred dementia care.
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to understand:
- The main diseases which cause dementia
- How to recognise the early and later signs of dementia
- The importance of early diagnosis
- The stigma around Dementia
- The theory of person-centred dementia care and how to put this into practice
- The importance of involving family members and offering support
- How to communicate appropriately with someone with dementia
- How to care for someone who is displaying challenging behaviour
- The role of medication
- The key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Dementia Facts
- Anatomy of the Brain
- Main Types of Dementia
- Early Diagnosis
- Later Symptoms + Behaviours
- Changing Attitudes
- Person-Centred Dementia Care
- Person-Centred Care in Practice
- Challenging Behaviours
- The Mental Capacity Act
Dementia Awareness (Virtual Classroom)
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office
= 6 hours of CPD
There are over 850,000 people living with Dementia in the UK. The continued increase in life expectancy mean this figure is expected to rise annually.
This Dementia Awareness Training Course will refresh your existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have the latest updates on advancements and treatments
Who is this course for?
This Dementia Awareness Training Course will refresh your existing knowledge of Dementia and ensure you have the latest updates on advancements and treatments
Our virtual course explores essential topics that are vital for understanding Dementia Awareness, including recognising the early and later signs of dementia, applying person-centred care, and communicating effectively with those affected.
Led by expert trainers, this live session includes real-life scenarios and guided discussions that allow delegates to explore the realities of dementia care in a supportive and interactive environment. Delegates can ask questions in real time, engage in scenario-based learning, and gain practical insights into managing challenging behaviours, supporting families, and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
Crucially, the live interaction between trainer and delegates promotes empathy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to provide compassionate, person-centred dementia care.
Why do you need this course?
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What to expect from your training
You will join other participants in a fully interactive virtual course, delivered in real time by an experienced trainer via webcam. The course includes interactive elements such as group discussions, case studies, and opportunities to ask questions, creating a classroom-style experience from home.
To take part, you will need:
- A Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to the latest version of Zoom
- A stable internet connection
- A working microphone and camera
- Speakers or headphones
Please make sure you are in a quiet environment to fully participate in the course.
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to understand:
- The main diseases which cause dementia
- How to recognise the early and later signs of dementia
- The importance of early diagnosis
- The stigma around Dementia
- The theory of person-centred dementia care and how to put this into practice
- The importance of involving family members and offering support
- How to communicate appropriately with someone with dementia
- How to care for someone who is displaying challenging behaviour
- The role of medication
- The key principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Dementia Facts
- Anatomy of the Brain
- Main Types of Dementia
- Early Diagnosis
- Later Symptoms + Behaviours
- Changing Attitudes
- Person-Centred Dementia Care
- Person-Centred Care in Practice
- Challenging Behaviours
- The Mental Capacity Act
