Foundation programme – Dementia explained
Suitable for
Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Care Managers, Home Carers, Social Workers, Social Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists
Description
This workshop introduces participants to a person-centred approach to understanding the causes of dementia, including conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, and the social and psychological factors.
Attendance choice
1 day – half-day – 4 day foundation programme
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, participants will have met learning outcomes 1.1 and 3.1 of the Knowledge Set for Dementia. Participants will have:
- Some understanding of the effect of conditions that may cause dementia
- Acknowledged the impact a care worker’s interaction skills can have in the process of dementia
- Identified practical ways you can work with service users with dementia
Programme includes
- Definition of dementia
- Person-centred theory of dementia
- Medical conditions related to dementia
- Psychological factors
- Understanding the whole person
This programme is recognised by OCR, the NVQ Awarding body, as
providing the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the Skills
for Care National Occupational Standards for NVQ level 2 in Health and
Social Care:
Core Units
HSC21 – Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
HSC23
– Develop one's own knowledge and practice
HSC24 –
Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of
individuals
Optional Units
HSC227 – Contribute to working in collaboration with
carers in a caring role
HSC228 – Contribute to effective group
care
