Course aim
The training meets requirements from Tier 2 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework. The course promotes person centred and strengths-based working with individuals with a diagnosis of dementia.
Course learning objectives
Course content covers the topics below and with the Tier 2 Key Learning Outcomes
1 Dementia awareness
2 Dementia identification, assessment and diagnosis
3 Dementia risk reduction and prevention
4 Person-centred dementia care
5 Communication, interaction and behaviour in dementia care
6 Health and well-being in dementia care
7 Pharmacological interventions in dementia care
8 Living well with dementia and promoting independence
9 Families and carers as partners in dementia care
10 Equality diversity and inclusion in dementia care
11 Law, ethics and safeguarding in dementia care
12 End of life dementia care
13 Research and evidence-based practice in dementia care
Indicative mapping to relevant national standards or frameworks
National Occupational Standards
• SCDHSC0419 Provide advice and information to those who enquire about health and social care services
• SCDHSC0026 Support individuals to access information on services and facilities
• SFHCHS177 Advise on access to and use of services
Core Skills Framework
• Clinical/Care Subject 8: Dementia awareness
Care Certificate Standards
• Standard 9: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability
Dementia Education Principles and Standards
• Principle 3. Collaboration Level 1
• Principle 5. Recognition Level 1
HEDN: A Curriculum for UK Dementia Education
• Core Topic 1. Prevention and keeping well
• Core Topic 2. Identification and assessment of dementia
• Core Topic 3. Understanding the experience of and communicating with people
with dementia
Regulated Qualifications Framework components
• Dementia awareness
• Understand the process, and experience of dementia