Dementia Awareness
4.7( 3 REVIEWS )
160 STUDENTS
- FREE
- 1 year
- Approved By 'CPD'
- 25minutes
- Course Material
- 04 Number of Modules
Course Overview
Every Moment of Care Matters, and You Can Make It Meaningful
Supporting someone living with dementia isn’t just about understanding the condition. It’s about patience, empathy, and learning how to respond with care and confidence every day. The Dementia Awareness Course is designed to help you better understand dementia and support individuals in a respectful, compassionate, and informed way.
This course helps you understand what dementia is, how it affects people, and the challenges individuals and their families may face. You’ll learn how dementia can impact memory, communication, behaviour, and daily life and how small changes in your approach can make a big difference.
Key topics include recognising different types of dementia, understanding common symptoms, communicating more effectively, supporting emotional wellbeing, and promoting dignity and independence. Real-life examples help bring learning to life, making the course easy to follow whether you’re new to care or already working in a health or social care setting.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your own pace and at a time that suits you. Short, engaging lessons make it easy to build knowledge without feeling overwhelmed, and you can apply what you learn straight away in real-world situations.
Ideal for carers, healthcare assistants, support workers, volunteers, family members, or anyone wanting a better understanding of dementia, this course helps you feel more confident, more informed, and better equipped to provide supportive, person-centred care. Register with South London College and take a positive step toward understanding dementia and supporting others with confidence and compassion.
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Understand Dementia & Support with Confidence
Develop practical awareness and learn how to respond with empathy, dignity, and understanding.
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What Will I Learn?
To develop a clear understanding of dementia, including what it is and the different types.
To explore person-centred approaches and numerous communication techniques.
To recognise common signs, symptoms & behavioural changes associated with dementia.
To build confidence in supporting people with dementia and working positively with families.
Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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| Who is This Certification For? | This Dementia Awareness course is ideal for:
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Certification | Upon the successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ‘Dementia Awareness’ Certificate by CPD. |
| Method of Assessment | To successfully complete the Dementia Awareness course, learners must complete an online assessment. The assessment is automatically marked, allowing you to receive your results instantly and confirm whether you have passed.
The pass mark is 70%. |
| Career Progression | Build Compassionate Skills for Dementia Support Roles
The Dementia Awareness course is designed for learners who want to better understand dementia and develop the confidence, patience, and empathy needed to support individuals living with the condition. The knowledge gained from this course can support a range of care and support roles, particularly within health, social care, and community settings. Career opportunities and potential salaries in the UK (Source: Glassdoor):
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At South London College, we believe in the transformative power of education and lifelong learning. As a respected name in UK online learning, our mission is to help you reach your personal and professional goals. We offer dedicated support every step of the way, ensuring your learning experience is rewarding and effective. Our focus is on empowering you to gain new skills, strengthen your knowledge, and stay ahead in your career. We’re here to help you succeed and excited to be part of your journey forward.
Awarding Organisation
CPD
This Dementia Awareness course is CPD-certified, meaning it meets recognised Continuing Professional Development standards for quality, relevance, and up-to-date learning in health and social care.
Once you complete the course, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited certificate, showing your commitment to developing your knowledge and understanding of dementia. This certificate is widely recognised and can support your professional development, whether you work in care, health, support services, or are looking to strengthen your skills and awareness.
Course Curriculum
Dementia Awareness Course Modules
- What Is Dementia?
- The Brain
- Types of Dementia
- Strategies to Use with Clients with Dementia, and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
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FAQ's
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of dementia and learn how to support individuals living with the condition in a respectful and compassionate way. It is suitable for those working in health and social care settings, including care assistants, support workers, healthcare assistants, as well as volunteers, family carers, or anyone considering a career in care or support roles. The course is also valuable for learners who want to improve their awareness of communication, dignity, and person-centred care.
No previous experience is required. This course is designed to be accessible for beginners, while also being useful for those already working in care. All key concepts are explained clearly and simply, allowing you to build understanding and confidence step by step.
You will learn what dementia is, common signs and symptoms, how dementia can affect communication and behaviour, and practical ways to support someone using a person-centred approach.
The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can learn at a time and speed that suits you. Many learners complete the course within a few hours, but you’re free to take longer if needed, making it easy to fit around work or personal commitments.
Assessment is completed through an online assessment at the end of the course. The test is automatically marked, and you’ll receive your results instantly. A pass mark of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
After completing the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of dementia and be better prepared to support individuals in care, community, or family settings. The course also provides a solid foundation for further training in areas such as dementia care, health and social care, mental health awareness, safeguarding, or care leadership.
This is a short professional development course accredited by CPD, designed to enhance awareness and practical understanding of dementia. For further details, learners are encouraged to contact the support team.
You can register online through South London College. If you have any questions, the admissions or support team will be happy to assist you.
Yes. Once you successfully complete the course and assessment, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited Dementia Awareness certificate to confirm your achievement.
No special equipment is required. You’ll only need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to access the course materials online.
Yes. This course provides a strong starting point for further study in health and social care, including courses in dementia care, safeguarding, mental health awareness, end-of-life care, or care leadership.
Yes. Learners typically retain access to the course materials for a set period after completion, allowing you to revisit key topics and refresh your understanding.
It supports safer, more compassionate practice by improving communication, recognising needs, reducing distress, and promoting dignity and inclusion for people living with dementia.
Very Practical
The real-life examples really helped. I can already use what I learned at work.
Great for Beginners
I had no previous experience, and this course made me feel much more confident.
Clear and Easy to Follow
Everything was explained in a really simple way. I finally feel like I understand dementia better.