NCFE CACHE Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care – Distance Learning – Level 3

To achieve this qualification you’ll need to complete 7 mandatory units:

• Understanding dementia
• Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
• Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
• Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
• Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
• Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
• Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia
  

This is a flexible course, studied online and will be undertaken at home.

The course is delivered and assessed online; those that apply will need a computer/laptop with internet access. An initial assessment will also need to be completed and prior qualifications will be considered.

To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care is internally assessed.

This qualification will support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector. The qualification doesn’t infer competence in the work role, but can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.

You will need access to a computer or tablet with internet access.

All Level 3 Distance Learning Courses can now be studied for free if;

• You are aged 19+ without a full Level 3 qualification (equivalent to two A-Levels)
• If you already have a full level 3 qualification but are currently either unemployed and on benefits or employed and earning less than £27,040 per year you can also study a full level 3 qualification

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may be required to pay tuition fees; please enquire for more details. Depending on your personal circumstance, you may also be eligible for free funding or financial support. Click here for more information.

If you withdraw from this course or do not complete it within the required 12 weeks, you will become liable for a £50 enrolment fee.

You can apply online by clicking on the apply button at the top of this website page. Once we have received and processed your Application Form, we will be in touch via email with the next steps to start your course.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Distance Learning team by emailing distancelearning@mbro.ac.uk.