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Demential Awareness (CPD Certified) ONLINE

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Course CodeCourse NameStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeSiteDay  
AA6040Dementia Awareness (CPD Certified) ONLINE01/08/202331/07/2024  ONLINE - ZZ99 9ZZ Available for enrolments Available for Enquiries

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More information about this Course


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This is an online course, you can enrol and start at any time between the advertised start date and the end date.

How will the course benefit me?
Our Dementia Awareness course will provide you with the vital knowledge needed to begin tackling dementia, through understanding what it is and how to support those who are affected by it.

What will I learn?
How to use the EQUAL online learning platform to complete tasks and assessments. Section 1: Understanding what dementia is In this section, you will build your understanding of what dementia is, the key functions of the brain that are affected by it and why other conditions may be mistaken for dementia. Section 2: Understanding key features of theoretical models of dementia On completing this section, you will be able to accurately identify models of dementia within health and social care and understand dementia as a disability. Section 3: Know the most common types of dementia and their causes You will learn about the most common causes of dementia, the signs and symptoms of these and the risk factors. You will also identify the prevalence rates for different types of dementia. Section 4: Understanding factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia This section covers how different individuals may experience living with dementia depending on age, type of dementia and level of ability and disability. You will also learn about the impact that the attitudes and behaviours of others may have on an individual with dementia.

Career Opportunities
This course supports progression onto a range of other CPD online courses. Or you may be interested in our range of online Level 2 vocational courses that are also on the EQUAL online learning platform.

Assessment / Exam
You will complete online evidence demonstrating how you meet the course criteria. The average time to complete this online course is 2- 6 hours you may however complete in more or less time. It will depend on your commitment to the course. You will receive instant feedback from auto marked assessments. At the end of the course you will receive a your personalised Official CPD certificate

Entry Requirements
Spoken and written English at Level 2 and be a confident IT user - experience in using web-based learning would be beneficial. You will also need to be be motivated to undertake personal study. You will need an email address to use the EQUAL online learning platform

Additional Material Cost
To fully participate in this class online you will need: - a PC/laptop/tablet with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome) you will need access to a reliable internet connection.

Health & Safety
You will be need to be familiar with staying safe while learning online. Before you commence your course you will need to complete the online safety modules https://www.learnmyway.com/subjects/online-safety/ . You can register for free using our log in 3453711. You will need to use your personal email to account to to access the EQUAL secure online learning platform. Depending on the course you are enrolled for you may need a private space while participating in the online part of the course.

How will the course be delivered?
You must have access to the internet and a suitable device, preferably a PC or laptop to enable you to access the EQUAL online learning platform. You will be given access to online materials which will take you step by step through the course and help you to develop independent learning skills. All assessment answers are submitted through the EQUAL online learning platform

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