Quantity: 1
Dementia Awareness Training Course
For me
For teams
-
100% online training
-
Start when you like
-
Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
-
Instant assessment and result
-
Train teams of all sizes
-
Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
-
Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
-
Free Management Suite (10+ courses)
£30 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This Dementia Awareness training course has been designed as an introduction to dementia so that carers can learn more about the subject and feel more confident about caring for someone with the condition.
The course covers all aspects of dementia, including the symptoms to look out for, information on how dementia is diagnosed and tips for adaptations you can make to the person’s home and lifestyle in order to make everyday living easier.
This course was last audited on: 10th Feb 2023
- Developed by professionals
- Accredited by CPD
- Skills for Care endorsed training provider
- Fully online course and assessment with no time limits
- Full audio voiceover
- Approximate duration: 2-3 hours
- Same day digital certificate. Printed certificate posted the next working day
Aims of the course
At the end of this course learners will:
- Understand what the different types of dementia are and understand who is most at risk.
- Know which are the most common symptoms of dementia to look out for.
- Understand how dementia is diagnosed.
- Understand the importance of taking care of everyone involved in the diagnosis, including both the person and the carer.
- Know how to care for someone with dementia, maintain their health and help them with their everyday tasks.
- Be aware of the different home adaptations that can be made to make living with dementia easier and maintain the person's independence.
Certification
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
Skills for Care Endorsed Training Provider
We're proud to be officially endorsed by Skills for Care, the strategic body for workforce development in social care in England and a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Skills for Care endorsement is a trusted quality mark only awarded to the best learning and development providers within the social care sector.
Our Commitment to Health and Social Care
High Speed Training has supported thousands of Health and Social Care workers in gaining accredited certificates to help them deliver safe and effective care. We best serve care providers by committing to being at the forefront of sector issues, policy and legislation, ensuring our training is up-to-date, comprehensive and meaningful.
As part of our commitment to Health and Social Care, we have worked hard to build partnerships with authorities and leading bodies, including the National Care Forum (NCF) and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE).
Screenshots (click to view)
If you wish to try this course then register for a demo by clicking the 'interactive demo' button. You will be given the option to purchase and continue with your course at the end of your demo!
Interactive Demo
Course content
| Module | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | What is dementia and can it be prevented? Dementia statistics, the types of dementia and the people most at risk. |
| 2 | Symptoms of Dementia | The role of a carer, memory loss, disorientation, personality change, difficulties with everyday tasks and words and how dementia progresses. |
| 3 | Diagnosis | Contacting a doctor, early diagnosis, how dementia is diagnosed, contacting a support group, living and work arrangements, driving, legal and financial affairs and treatment for dementia. |
| 4 | Caring for Someone with Dementia | Remaining independent, managing relationships, memory aids, everyday life, diet and general health and getting further help and support. |
| 5 | Home Adaptations for People with Dementia | Introducing changes, adaptations for the kitchen, bathroom, living space and stairways, lighting, warmth, specialist equipment and further contacts. |
Download Course Overview (PDF)
Assessment
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for carers who are looking after a person with dementia or who wish to learn more about the condition. The course is suitable for learners of all levels, including those who work in care home settings, medical settings or simply relatives who are looking after a family member with the condition at home. The course is designed as an introduction to the topic of dementia and so no pre-requisite training or knowledge is needed.
Course reviews
Other courses you may be interested in
How do our courses work?
1
Purchase and payment
Add your chosen course to your basket. Once you’ve added all the courses you need, follow our step-by-step checkout process where you can purchase using Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.
2
Course access
Once you’ve completed your purchase, look out for an email containing the details you’ll need to start your training.
If you’ve purchased a single course, we’ll send you a unique course code. You can use this to add your training to an existing account, or create a brand new one.
Purchased multiple courses for training your team? We’ll email you all the login details you need to distribute to your staff.
3
Certificate
If your delivery address is in the UK, we will send a hard copy of your certificate to your UK postal address once you’ve completed your course. Although we try to deliver your certificates as soon as possible, please allow 3-4 working days for delivery.
Don’t want to wait? You can instantly download your digital certificate as a PDF after course completion.
Additionally, please note that if your company is paying by invoice we can only issue certificates after your order has been fully paid.
4
Continued support
Our friendly customer support team is happy to help at any stage of your training. Call us on 0333 006 7000 or contact support@highspeedtraining.co.uk, and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have.
Additionally, have you seen our help page? It’s full of useful information to help guide you through your training experience.