Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia

This qualification provides the basic information for entry into dementia care practice. As a result it is appropriate for people who are not yet working in a dementia care setting or those who are just starting work in a dementia care setting.

To achieve the Level 2 Award you need a total of 8 credits gained by demonstrating your knowledge and understanding, care values and attitudes across the mandatory units.

All 8 credits come from the 4 mandatory units:

• Dementia awareness
• The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
• Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
• Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care.

These units are knowledge units and are assessed through the completion of written assignments.

To gain the required knowledge and understanding needed to successfully complete these assignments you will need to attend a course. Course materials and workbooks are provided. Courses times and dates are available upon request.

Cost: £620.00 + VAT