Professional Online Training
Dementia Awareness
A focused introduction to dementia, covering its causes, types and effects on the brain, plus practical strategies for supporting clients and managing challenging behaviour
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
Course Details
- Duration: 25 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed for anyone whose role brings them into contact with people affected by dementia, including:
- Care workers and support staff working directly with individuals who have dementia
- Healthcare and social care professionals who encounter dementia in their daily roles
- Anyone working with or around people who may be suffering with dementia
Course Content
The course is structured across four modules, each requiring a 70% pass mark:
- What Is Dementia? — Introduces dementia as a chronic, progressive problem of cognition and explains how it fails the brain's functions.
- The Brain — Explores how dementia affects different parts of the brain in different ways.
- Types of Dementia — Covers the common types of dementia and their distinguishing symptoms.
- Strategies to Use with Clients with Dementia, and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour — Provides practical approaches for supporting clients with dementia and managing challenging behaviour.
Course Information
The Block Coach provides access through the Learn-Link learning library.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this Dementia Awareness course
It is intended for anyone who works with or around people that may be suffering with dementia, making it relevant across care and support roles.
Does the course cover challenging behaviour
Yes, the final module specifically addresses strategies to use with clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour.
