Dementia Awareness

Accreditation & Recognition

This Dementia Awareness course is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Dementia Awareness course is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

• Care assistants supporting individuals with cognitive decline
• Support workers in residential or community care
• Healthcare assistants strengthening dementia knowledge
• Family carers seeking structured understanding of dementia
• Senior carers refreshing best practice approaches
• Individuals preparing for roles in UK care environments

Career Opportunities & Progression

• Care Assistant – £20,000–£24,000 per year
• Support Worker – £21,000–£26,000 per year
• Healthcare Assistant – £22,000–£28,000 per year
• Senior Care Worker – £24,000–£30,000 per year
• Residential Support Worker – £23,000–£29,000 per year
• Community Care Worker – £22,000–£27,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Understanding dementia progression and symptom awareness
• Person-centred care planning and delivery insight
• Effective communication with cognitive impairment
• Behavioural response and de-escalation awareness
• Ethical judgement in complex care situations
• Safeguarding awareness for vulnerable individuals
• Daily living support with dignity and respect
• Reflective practice and continuous professional growth

Why Study with Edu Xpress

Edu Xpress is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to build confidence in dementia care practice with the CPD-accredited Dementia Awareness course, designed to develop practical skills and real-world understanding for supporting individuals across UK care settings.

Curriculum Description

Module 1: Introduction to Dementia
This module provides a clear foundation for understanding dementia and its impact on individuals, families, and care environments. You will explore common misconceptions, key terminology, and the wider social and health context.

Module 2: Understanding the Physiology of Dementia
Gain structured insight into how dementia affects the brain and cognitive functioning. This section explains neurological changes and how these influence memory, behaviour, and daily living abilities.

Module 3: Types of Dementia
Learn about different forms of dementia, including their distinct characteristics and progression patterns. The module strengthens your ability to recognise varying presentations in care settings.

Module 4: The Symptoms and Course of Dementia
Explore early, middle, and later stage symptoms of dementia. You will understand how cognitive, behavioural, and emotional changes develop over time.

Module 5: Assessing Dementia
This module outlines common assessment approaches used to identify cognitive impairment. You will gain awareness of structured observation, communication, and referral considerations.

Module 6: Approaches to Dementia Care
Examine person-centred models and supportive care frameworks. The module reinforces dignity, independence, and respectful practice in daily support.

Module 7: Communication with Dementia Patients
Develop practical communication techniques that reduce distress and promote understanding. You will learn strategies to support individuals experiencing confusion or memory loss.

Module 8: Daily Care and Activities
Understand how to support nutrition, hygiene, mobility, and meaningful activity. This module emphasises maintaining independence and emotional wellbeing.

Module 9: Medication and Treatment Options
Gain awareness of common medication approaches and supportive treatment plans. The module explains monitoring responsibilities and safe practice principles.

Module 10: Psychological Treatment for Dementia
Explore non-pharmacological interventions and psychological support strategies. You will understand how emotional wellbeing can be supported through structured engagement.

Module 11: Awareness and Prevention of Dementia
Learn about lifestyle factors, risk awareness, and early recognition. This section promotes informed conversations and preventative understanding.

Module 12: Legal and Ethical Issues in Dementia Care
Examine ethical decision-making, consent considerations, and safeguarding responsibilities. The module strengthens professional judgement and respectful practice in complex situations.