Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness
The Dementia Awareness Level 2 webinar is designed to provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with an understanding of dementia and how to support individuals living with the condition. The course takes 3 hours to complete and covers topics such as different types of dementia, the impact of dementia on individuals and their families, and how to offer person-centred care and support to those with dementia. Successful candidates will receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what dementia is
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
- Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia
Special Focus Courses
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic anatomy and functions of the brain
- Understand the main types and causes of ABI
- Identify the main symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation
- Understand key aspects of supporting individuals with ABI
This course can be delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what dementia is
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
- Identify some common symptoms of the condition
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
- Consider factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia
This course can be delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Know the definition of dysphagia
- Understand the normal and abnormal swallowing reflex
- List the causes of dysphagia
- Recognise the signs, symptoms and complications
- Understand how dysphagia is diagnosed
- Discuss the management of a person with dysphagia
- Understand the importance of multi-disciplinary approach to risk assessments and management of dysphagia
This course can be delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what Parkinson’s is
- Know who Parkinson’s can affect
- Identify key features and symptoms of the disease
- Describe factors relating to an individual’s experience of Parkinson’s
- Consider factors relating to encouraging person-centred care planning
This course can be delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and clarify the signs and symptoms of a stroke
- Understand the effect of a stroke, both physically and on the nervous system
- Know what to do when you suspect someone has had a stroke
- Appreciate the aspects of an individual’s life that can be affected by a stroke
This course can be delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 7 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation involved with supporting people with dementia, including advocacy
- Identify the different types of dementia and some of the signs and symptoms, risk factors and areas of the brain affected
- Understand the physiology of the brain and memory, models of the condition, identity and needs
- Consider ways of supporting those living with dementia to live fulfilling lives, incl. equality, diversity and inclusion in a person-centred way and how individuals living with dementia may communicate through behaviour
This course is delivered via Classroom training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 6 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Define what trauma is
- Explain the impact that trauma can have on service users' wellbeing and engagement with services
- Describe how trauma can build up over time and how services might unintentionally cause further harm
- Identify ways in which you can look at your own practice through a trauma-informed lens
- Recognise the signs of trauma and PTSD, and identify when to refer individuals for specialist support
- Identify ways the organisation can adjust processes, procedures, or communication methods to provide trauma-informed services
- Understand where to find additional support and advice in your organisation
This course is delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Up to 12 delegates
Learning Objectives:
- Identify commonly used drugs
- Identify reasons why people use substances
- Explain related physical and psychological risks
- Describe legal classifications and penalties
- Identify support services
- Recognise how substance abuse impacts society and the family
- Identify current sensible drinking guidelines
This course is delivered via Classroom or Webinar training. Please contact us to schedule training.