Awareness of Dementia - Level 2 Award

Essentials

Duration: 8 weeks Online
Start date: 1st October 2024
End date: 3rd December 2024
Day: Tue
Time: 18:15-21:15

Course fees for each year.

	Year 1	Total Fee
Fee	£129	£129
Reduced Fee	£84	£84

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.

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Course Content

The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia are to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to enable them to:

• develop knowledge and understanding of dementia

• develop understanding of a person-centred approach to care

• develop knowledge of the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia

• raise awareness of issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care 

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Course Aims

The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia is to promote an awareness of dementia care. As this is an area of health and social care which is experiencing increased demand the qualification will assist in supporting government strategies to increase knowledge and understanding of the care of individuals with dementia.

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Special Features

This course is fully online.

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Learners must be at least aged 18 years of age on or before 1 July 2024.

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The OCN NI Level 2 Award Awareness of Dementia will enable learners to progress to other Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications or higher-level qualifications within this sector or into employment.

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