IAO
Level 2
QN: 600/7212/X
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IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 123 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
123 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain key legislation and policies that promote the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Describe the nature and characteristics of different learning disabilities.
- Evaluate the historical treatment of individuals with learning disabilities and its influence on current practice.
- Apply principles of advocacy, empowerment, and active participation to support individuals and their families.
- Analyse how societal views and attitudes impact the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies tailored to individuals with learning disabilities.
2
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key legislation and policies that protect the healthcare rights of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Explain the functions of primary, secondary, and specialist healthcare services relevant to individuals with learning disabilities.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and learning disability liaison staff.
- Evaluate the importance of annual health checks and personalised healthcare plans in maintaining long-term well-being.
- Analyse common barriers individuals with learning disabilities encounter when accessing healthcare and propose practical solutions.
- Apply principles of effective communication and reasonable adjustments to support healthcare access.
3
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of risk taking in everyday life for individuals with disabilities, Understand the importance of positive, person-centred risk assessment, Know how legislation and policies are relevant to positive risk taking, Understand how to support individuals with disabilities in decisions about risk-taking, Understand how to support individuals with disabilities to manage identified risks
4
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Introduction to personalisation in social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of personalisation in social care, Understand systems that support personalisation, Understand how personalisation affects the way support is provided, Understand how to implement personalisation
5
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the core areas of difficulty typically experienced by individuals with an autistic spectrum condition, including social interaction, communication, and flexibility of thought.
- Explain the concept of autism as a spectrum, giving examples of how strengths and challenges can vary widely between individuals.
- Identify common behaviours exhibited by individuals with ASC, such as repetitive movements, special interests, and sensory seeking or avoidance.
- Outline the key principles of person-centred support when working with someone who has an autistic spectrum condition.
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques for engaging with individuals on the autistic spectrum, including the use of visual aids and clear, concrete language.
- Discuss the importance of recognising sensory differences and making environmental adjustments to support individuals with ASC.
6
IAO Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify signs and indicators of physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and institutional abuse in individuals with learning disabilities.
- Outline the correct procedure for responding to a disclosure of abuse, including the importance of confidentiality and not conducting an investigation.
- Summarise the key principles of the Care Act 2014 and how they underpin local safeguarding adults boards.
- Propose practical measures to reduce the risk of abuse in care settings for individuals with learning disabilities, including person-centred planning.
- Describe how to recognise and report unsafe practices, including the role of whistleblowing and the duty of candour.
7
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common medications used for individuals with dementia and their purposes
- Explain the importance of a person-centred approach when administering medication
- Describe how to support an individual with dementia to take their medication
- Explain the potential side effects of dementia medications and how to respond
- Discuss the role of the care team in medication management
- Evaluate the impact of person-centred care on medication adherence
8
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Understand the Benefits of Engaging in Activities in Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of activity on physical and mental well-being, Understand the social benefits of activities, Understand how activity can be the basis for a model of care and support
9
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that behaviour is often used as a means of communication, Understand how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia, Understand why some people with dementia will need additional emotional support
10
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia, Understand how a person centred approach may be used to encourage positive communication with individuals with dementia, Understand the factors which can affect interactions with individuals with dementia
11
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
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
12
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and appreciate the importance of diversity of individuals with dementia, Understand the importance of person centred approaches in the care and support of individuals with dementia, Understand ways of working with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met
13
IAO Level 2 Certificate In The Principles of Dementia Care
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
14
IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understand Behaviour That Challenges
Understand how to support positive behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how to identify when an individual’s behaviour may escalate 2. Understand strategies to support positive behaviour 3. Understand how the rights of individuals are protected
15
IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understand Behaviour That Challenges
Understand behaviour that challenges
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand behaviour that challenges 2. Understand why people might present with behaviour that is perceived as challenging 3. Understand the impact of behaviour that challenges
16
IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understand Behaviour That Challenges
Understand the importance of effective communication to support positive behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the use of communication in managing behaviour 2. Understand how to manage behaviour that challenges 3. Understand the role of others in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviour that is perceived as challenging
17
IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understand Behaviour That Challenges
Understand support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the benefits of reflection following episodes of behaviour that challenges
- Explain how reflection can improve future practice in managing challenging behaviour
- Identify formal and informal support available to maintain own wellbeing
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different support mechanisms for wellbeing
- Apply reflective models to a given scenario of challenging behaviour
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7212/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2012