Dementia Care Practice Level 3

This course is aimed at all staff working in the care environment who work with people with dementia. A general understanding of the issues associated with dementia will be established. Candidates will gain under-pinning knowledge of the below issues and therefore will be able to put this into practice where necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

• What is meant by the term “Dementia”
• Different Types of Dementia
• Strategies that may assist the individual and their carer in the management of the disease
• Supporting the Individual Communication Managing behavioural changes
• Empowering the Individual
• Define dementia, explain the causes and how it affects the brain
• Identify the symptoms and diagnosis of dementia
• Explain the range of treatments and approaches available for people with dementia
• Define the law in relation to dementia sufferers and explain the principles of recording, data protection and confidentiality
• Identify the key features of PCCP and be able to construct a person-centred care plan
• Explain the main problems faced by people with dementia
• Caring for Dementia Sufferers
• Identify key aspects of the physical care and support required by dementia sufferers
• Identify key aspects of the psychological and emotional care and support required by dementia sufferers
• Dementia: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Dementia: Treatment and Legal Issues
• Care Planning for and Problems of the Dementia Sufferer