Dementia Care

Advanced Dementia Awareness and Care Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

The Advanced Dementia Awareness and Care Strategies for Healthcare Professionals course is meticulously crafted to deepen the understanding and enhance the care delivery by healthcare workers to patients with dementia within the UK health and social care sector.

This comprehensive course, grounded in the latest evidence-based practices and adhering to UK healthcare guidelines, focuses on advanced strategies for managing dementia, including person-centred care, advanced communication techniques, and ethical considerations. It aims to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to provide compassionate, effective care to dementia patients, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • 01

    Recognize the advanced stages of dementia and understand its impact on patient behaviour and cognition.

  • 02

    Implement person-centred care strategies, tailored to the unique needs of dementia patients.

  • 03

    Utilise advanced communication techniques to effectively engage with dementia patients and their families.

  • 04

    Identify and manage challenging behaviours in dementia patients with empathy and understanding.

  • 05

    Apply ethical considerations and UK healthcare guidelines in the delivery of dementia care, ensuring respect and dignity for patients.

Course Contents

  • Understanding Dementia
  • Understanding the Brain and Dementia
  • Causes and Risk Factors
  • Common Types of Dementia and Their Characteristics
  • Stages and Progression
  • Diagnosis and Assessment
  • Person-Centred Care and Communication
  • Living Well with Dementia
  • Nutrition Management in Dementia Care
  • Treatment and Support for Dementia
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Dementia in Specific Populations
  • Future Directions in Dementia Care

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in advanced dementia care, focusing on person-centred strategies, communication, and ethical care delivery.

Yes, this course is based on the latest evidence-based practices and complies with current UK healthcare guidelines for dementia care.

The course is delivered online through an advanced Learning Management System, providing interactive learning modules, videos and presentations, and access to a community of practice for ongoing support.

Healthcare professionals, including nurses, care workers, and doctors, will find this course invaluable for enhancing their competence in dementia care, contributing significantly to their professional development and the quality of care provided to dementia patients.

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