Dementia Awareness and Down’s Syndrome
Subject categories: Dementia, General Health and Social CareCourse overview
This course has been developed to enable learners to gain knowledge of what dementia is, the different causes of dementia and how others can have an impact on the individual with dementia. This course will give learners an insight into the impact of dementia on individuals with Down’s Syndrome and will explore ways in which they can support these individuals in a person centred way.
This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:
Fact sheets for research activities, group discussions, small group activities, action planning and DVD clips.
This course has been developed and mapped to:
Dementia Core Skills: Education and Training Framework
And the following QCF unit:
Dementia Awareness
This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:
Fact sheets for research activities, group discussions, small group activities, action planning and DVD clips.
This course has been developed and mapped to:
Dementia Core Skills: Education and Training Framework
And the following QCF unit:
Dementia Awareness
Course content
Statistics
The term ‘dementia’
Common causes of dementia
The impact of recognition and diagnosis
How dementia can impact on individuals with Down’s Syndrome
Person centred theory
Action Planning
Learning outcomes
State what dementia is
Describe the most common types of dementia and their causes
Explain how dementia can impact on someone with Down’s Syndrome
Explain the importance of recognition and diagnosis
Give an overview of a person centred theory
Complete an action plan for the future
Describe the most common types of dementia and their causes
Explain how dementia can impact on someone with Down’s Syndrome
Explain the importance of recognition and diagnosis
Give an overview of a person centred theory
Complete an action plan for the future
Duration
4
hours
Call us on 01727 733 999 or email us at info@uniquetrainingsolutions.co.uk to find out how we can help you with this course.