Dementia Awareness
This awareness course explains what dementia is, the most common types and the symptoms people may experience beyond memory loss. You will learn why a timely diagnosis matters, practical ways to communicate well, how to see distressed behaviour as a way of communicating an unmet need, and how dementia-friendly environments and services, and support for families, help people live well. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, professional assessment or the guidance in a person's care plan.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain what dementia is and describe the most common types
- ✓Recognise symptoms of dementia beyond memory loss and why dementia is not a normal part of ageing
- ✓Describe why a timely diagnosis matters and where people can get help
- ✓Apply practical, respectful communication techniques with people living with dementia
- ✓Interpret distressed behaviour as communication of an unmet need and respond calmly
- ✓Identify features of dementia-friendly environments and ways to support families
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding dementia
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 2: Symptoms and diagnosis
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Communication and understanding behaviour
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Dementia-friendly environments and supporting families
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate