Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) TQUK
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49 topics in 9 modules
☑️ Understanding Dementia 6 topics
- Defining Dementia
- The most common types of dementia
- Less common forms of dementia
- The key functions of the brain affected by dementia
- How individuals experience dementia
- The effect of recognizing personhood on the care provided
☑️ Understand the Person-centred Approach to Dementia Care 8 topics
- Person-centred care principles
- Holistic and inclusive approaches to dementia care
- The benefits of recognizing personhood in dementia care
- Links between identity, self-esteem, and wellbeing
- Encouraging active participation in dementia care
- The impact of social factors on the person living with dementia
- The importance of maintaining social inclusion in dementia care
- Various factors influencing interactions and communication
☑️ Understand the Influence of Positive Communication Methods 5 topics
- Overcoming barriers to positive interaction and communication
- The impact of non-verbal communication
- Using person-centred approaches in the communication process
- The benefits of effective communication for individuals with dementia
- The importance of recording and reporting interactions
☑️ Understand the Importance of Equality, diversity, and inclusion in Dementia Care 6 topics
- The implications of inclusion, equality, and diversity on dementia care
- Ways to challenge discrimination and stereotyping
- The complex nature of multiple forms of discrimination
- The rights of individuals with dementia
- How to promote a culture that values diversity
- Confidentiality and consent in the care for individuals with dementia
☑️ Understand the Factors that Can Influence the Wellbeing of Individuals with Dementia 5 topics
- The benefits of engaging in activities to promote mental and emotional wellbeing
- The importance of physical health and mobility for individuals with dementia
- How to support sensory health
- The role of self-care in maintaining the health and wellbeing of individuals with dementia
- Measuring wellbeing in individuals with dementia
☑️ Understand the Impact of Cognitive Impairments on Individuals with Dementia 4 topics
- Different types of memory impairment and how these can affect individuals with dementia
- Perception and sensory changes in individuals with dementia
- Understanding neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve
- How to support cognitive health in individuals with dementia
☑️ Understand the Administering, Monitoring, and Use of Medications in Dementia Care 5 topics
- The types of medication used in dementia care
- Risks associated with medication use in dementia care
- Understanding consent and the use of medication
- Administering medication in line with legislation and organisational policies
- Monitoring the effects of medication
☑️ Understand Behavioral Changes in Individuals with Dementia 5 topics
- The common behavioural changes in people with dementia
- The impact of behavioural changes on individuals with dementia and those around them
- Strategies for responding to behavioural changes
- How behavioural changes can signify unmet needs
- The benefits and limitations of different approaches to managing behaviour
☑️ Understanding the Role of a Carer in Time of Palliative Care 5 topics
- The role of a carer in supporting individuals with dementia and their families in end of life care
- Recognizing and managing the symptoms of pain in individuals with dementia
- The importance of advanced care planning
- Recognizing terminal illness in individuals with dementia
- The principles of palliative care and the role of the multidisciplinary team in delivering it
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