(B) NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia

Overview

The NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia is designed for individuals aspiring or already employed in the capacity of caring for patients with dementia. If you want to learn more about this condition, you will find this course highly suitable. What is referred to as dementia? It is a group of symptoms that contribute to the decline in one’s memory and thinking skills. These symptoms when severe can hinder the day to day normal activities of a person. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is known to affect millions of people around the world. Vascular dementia is another form of dementia that occurs in patients who have experienced a stroke. Dementia can also be a result of vitamin deficiencies and thyroid problems. The early diagnosis of dementia will help a patient benefit from treatment, as it is one type of disease that tends to progress quickly if untreated.

Dementia symptoms in the early stages are hard to recognise, but if you find yourself experiencing any symptom related to this condition, it is advised that you seek immediate treatment. This disease does not have a permanent cure, but the progress of the disease can be stopped to a great extent. In fact, some patients even experience improvement temporarily. If you plan to work with patients with dementia, you will find this course highly comprehensive and instructional providing in-depth information on the condition, and your capacity as a healthcare worker.

The NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia will discuss key topics such as how to interact with patients with this condition, how to administer medication and how to ensure that patients with dementia lead full and healthy lives.

What will I Learn?

• Gain an awareness of dementia and the experience of people living with this condition.
• Learn the process and administration of medication for patients living with dementia.
• Learn to communicate and interact with patients who have dementia.
• Have a sound understanding of the diversity of people with dementia and why it is important to practice inclusion.
• Learn how to work in social care settings.

Why study at Global Edulink?

Global Edulink offers the most convenient path to gain recognised skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at Global Edulink and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience more enriching and rewarding.