Focus Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/5456/2
Curriculum Active
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Understanding Dementia (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 102 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
102 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Approaches to enable rights and choices for individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that ensure the fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while minimising risk of harm
- Understand how to maintain the right to privacy, dignity and respect when supporting individuals with dementia
- Support individuals with dementia to achieve their potential
- Be able to work with carers who are caring for individuals with dementia
2
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what dementia is
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
- Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia
3
Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion when working with individuals with dementia
- Be able to apply a person centred approach in the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Be able to work with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met
4
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand approaches that enable individuals with dementia to experience well-being
- Understand the role of carers in the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand the roles of others in the support of individuals with dementia
5
Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals with dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with individuals with dementia
- Be able to apply interaction and communication approaches with individuals in dementia
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5456/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2020