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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

  • Course Type: Distance Learning

What can this course lead to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
  • Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Who is it for?

There are 850 000 people living with dementia in the UK today and this number is expected to rise to over one million by 2025. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. It allows learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects. Learners will gain an understanding of the types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis and the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support.

What is covered?

To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units:

  • Unit 01 Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
  • Unit 02 Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
  • Unit 03 Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
  • Unit 04 Understanding mental ill health
  • Unit 05 Working in mental health

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the current academic year to be able to enrol on one of our Distance Learning courses.

You will also need to be working at or above Level 1 in English.

We will assess your level of English before we enrol you onto the course and can signpost you to our Functional Skills English courses to upskill if necessary.

Start date: Rolling

Course Code

PJSXDL4AP-56

Location

Online

Duration

16 weeks

Fees

Fully funded if eligble

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The support I received from my support worker and my teachers has helped me gain new skills and develop my knowledge and confidence.

Brandon Harris
Health and Social Care 1, 2 and 3

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