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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF)

The primary purpose of the qualification is to help you prepare to enter, or progress within, employment in job roles in the Health and Social Care sector, specifically roles that require knowledge and understanding of dementia. This qualification is appropriate for you if, in your day-to-day work role (or planned work role), you are in contact with people suffering from dementia.

This qualification is made up of units that will develop your knowledge, understanding and awareness, needed to work with people with dementia; including what dementia is, forms of dementia and the person-centred approach to dementia care and support. You will be able to use the knowledge you develop to underpin your competence.

Course Details

Qualification Reference

601/5564/4

Level

Duration

2 Months (Fast Track) 3 Months (Normal Track)

Fees

One-off fee £500
Interest free payment plan: £175 deposit, followed by 3 monthly payment of £175 each. Total: £700

Delivery

Online or Blended Learning

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Entry Requirements

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above who wish to progress onto further education or the workplace.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title: Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
Duration: 3 months
Modes of Study: Online learning / Blended
Assessment: It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task (No Exams)
Awarding Body: ICQ

Course Content

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care (2 credits)
Unit 2: The person-centered approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia (2 credits)
Unit 3: Understand behavior in the context of dementia (3 credits)
Unit 4: Dementia Awareness (2 credits)
Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centered approach (2 credits)
Unit 6: Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care (2 credits)
Unit 7: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia (2 credits)

Study Support

Rhythmic Skills will provide support to Learners:

Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
Gain Teacher support
Access Rhythmic Skills online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
Acquire Assignments briefing
Receive excellent quality study notes.
Obtain Assignment marking and feedback.
Access Free Online Library.
Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Gain Full support until the completion of the course

Career Opportunity

This qualification is suitable for you if you are planning to start work in a range of job roles or if you are seeking to progress within your current job role. Relevant job roles include:

Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
Healthcare Support Services
Healthcare Assistants
Mental Health Support Worker
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Care Assistants/Support Workers (Community and Primary Care)
Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers (Acute Mental Health)
Key Workers (Residential Settings)
Care Workers
Care Home Managers
Service Managers (Cleaning Managers, Catering Managers, Portering Managers,
Facilities Managers)
Supervisors (Cleaning, Catering, Portering, Facilities

Progression Pathway

The knowledge developed will enable you to progress to further study, including intermediate and advanced apprenticeships and occupationally specific qualifications including (but not restricted to):