Qualification Code:
EL-051
Duration:
25 minutes
Delivery Method:
Online
Cost:
£25.00
Course Overview
Dementia awareness training online for anyone who supports people living with dementia
Many people in care homes and home care live with some form of dementia. Staff who understand the condition give calmer, more personal care. This dementia awareness training online explains what dementia is and how to respond to it.
The course has four modules and 25 minutes of video. It covers the brain, the main types of dementia and practical strategies. It also addresses behaviour that staff may find challenging.
Why choose this course?
✔ Quick to complete – 25 minutes of video, suitable for induction.
✔ Explains the brain – shows how different types of dementia affect it.
✔ Practical strategies – ways to communicate and support people day to day.
✔ CPD approved – carries 2 CPD units.
The course moves from understanding dementia to supporting the person in front of you.
- What dementia is – the term, its common symptoms and how it progresses.
- The brain – how dementia can affect different areas and functions.
- Types of dementia – including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and others.
- Recognising symptoms – memory, communication, mood and orientation changes.
- Support strategies – approaches that help people feel safe and involved.
- Behaviour that challenges – understanding causes and responding calmly.
The course suits anyone who works with or around people who may have dementia. That includes care assistants, domiciliary carers, nurses, receptionists and housekeeping staff. It fits care homes, hospitals, GP surgeries and community services.
Each module has a 70% pass mark. Learners who pass all four modules receive a certificate of completion. The course is CPD approved and carries 2 CPD units. Providers can use it as evidence of dementia awareness training for CQC inspection.
Simple to buy. Flexible to study.
Buy your course online and you can start straight away. Courses run on our secure eLearning platform, delivered in partnership with VideoTile Learning.
- Try it first – Create a free account and watch the first module of any course at no cost.
- Buy and log in – Pay online and the course appears in your account.
- Study at your own pace – Short video modules let you stop and return whenever suits you.
- Check your learning – A short multiple-choice test follows each module. The pass mark is usually 70%.
- Download your certificate – Pass every module and your certificate is ready to download and print.
What you need: an up-to-date web browser and a broadband connection of 3Mb or faster. No software to install.
Training a team? We can help.
Many care providers, NHS teams and employers use our eLearning to keep staff training current. A business account lets you buy courses in bulk, assign them to staff and track completion in one place. That gives you a clear record for audits and inspections.
Since 2008, Medipro has trained thousands of health and care professionals in the classroom and online. We can help you build a training plan that mixes eLearning with practical, tutor-led courses at our centres.
Pair with Mental Capacity Act and DoLS for staff supporting people with reduced capacity.
Is dementia awareness training online suitable for non-care staff?
Yes. It needs no clinical knowledge. Receptionists, drivers and housekeeping staff often find it useful.
Does this course cover the Mental Capacity Act?
Not in detail. It focuses on understanding dementia and support strategies. Our Mental Capacity Act and DoLS course covers the law on decision-making.
How often should dementia training be refreshed?
There is no legal expiry. Many employers refresh this training annually or every 1–3 years, depending on policy and role.