Course Overview
Dementia care requires empathy, understanding, and the ability to respond to changing needs with confidence and compassion. This fully online course introduces learners to the key principles of supporting individuals living with dementia at different stages of their journey.
Suitable for you if you want to know more about dementia or are working or considering work in health or social care, the course explores what dementia is and how it can affect memory, behaviour, communication, and daily life. You’ll develop awareness of person-centred approaches that place the individual’s needs, preferences, and dignity at the heart of care and support.
The course also looks at how communication can be influenced by dementia and how positive, adaptive techniques can help maintain meaningful interaction. You’ll gain insight into equality, diversity, and inclusion within dementia care, alongside understanding behaviour in context and the importance of engaging individuals in activities that support wellbeing. Also introduces awareness of medication support and safe, person-centred approaches within care settings.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on professional yet compassionate practice that supports individuals and those around them.
Delivered entirely online, the course allows you to study flexibly from anywhere and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. By completing the course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and confidence to support individuals living with dementia in a respectful and informed way.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Dementia awareness
• Person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
• Factors influencing communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion in dementia care
• Administration of medication using a person-centred approach
• Behaviour in the context of dementia
• Benefits of engaging in activities in social care
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study independently at your own pace. Learning takes place through digital materials and assessments, with no requirement to attend college in person. You can access the course from anywhere with an internet connection, making it ideal for flexible learning around work or personal commitments.
Progression & Next Steps
After completing this course, learners may progress onto other Phoenix Future Skills online courses to further develop knowledge in dementia, health, or social care. You could also explore full-time or part-time courses at Hull College to gain recognised qualifications supporting further study or careers within care and support services.