Health and Safety
Dementia Awareness
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Dementia Awareness eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of dementia, how it can affect individuals and the importance of providing respectful, person-centred support.
The course explores common signs and symptoms associated with dementia, how dementia may affect memory, communication, behaviour and everyday activities, and the importance of recognising each individual’s needs and experiences. Learners will consider practical approaches to communication and support that promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees working in health, care and support environments.
- Care and support workers.
- Employees who work with or support people living with dementia.
- Managers and supervisors within care and support services.
- Employees working in community or service-based roles.
- Family support and community personnel.
- Anyone looking to develop their general awareness and understanding of dementia.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by dementia.
- Common types and causes of dementia.
- Signs and symptoms that may be associated with dementia.
- How dementia can affect memory and thinking.
- How dementia may affect communication and understanding.
- Changes in behaviour that may occur.
- How dementia can affect everyday activities and independence.
- Recognising that dementia affects individuals differently.
- The principles of person-centred support.
- The importance of maintaining dignity, respect and individual choice.
- Communicating effectively with a person living with dementia.
- Supporting independence and involvement in everyday activities.
- Recognising and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Understanding the importance of familiar routines and environments.
- Supporting emotional wellbeing.
- Recognising the potential impact of dementia on families and carers.
- The importance of patience, reassurance and respectful communication.
- Contributing to a supportive and dementia-aware environment.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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