Level 3 Award in Dementia Awareness Training
The Level 3 Award in Dementia Awareness Training offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising dementia, providing person-centred support, communicating effectively, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and promoting wellbeing in care environments.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Dementia Awareness Training offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising dementia, providing person-centred support, communicating effectively, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and promoting wellbeing in care environments.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Dementia Fundamentals
- Types of Dementia
- Dementia Prevalence Awareness
- Cognitive Symptoms
- Behavioural Symptoms
- Physical Effects
- Person-Centred Dementia Care
- Dignity and Autonomy
- Individualised Support
- Dementia Communication
- Memory-Support Strategies
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Physical Activity
- Social Inclusion
- Medication Awareness
- Safeguarding
- Abuse Prevention
- Patient Rights
- Supporting Families
- Supporting Caregivers
- Dementia-Care Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Health and Social Care Assistants
- Dementia-Care Workers
- Care-Team Supervisors
- Residential-Care Personnel
- Community Support Workers
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop dementia-awareness competence.
- Strengthen person-centred support skills.
- Improve dementia communication.
- Develop safeguarding awareness.
- Improve wellbeing-support practices.
- Strengthen family and caregiver support.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, dementia-care simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
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