Foundations of practice, caring for people living with Dementia

This course is designed to provide individuals working with people with a dementia diagnosis with the necessary clinical and interpersonal skills, and theoretical knowledge to provide high-quality care. The course will instil in students an appreciation of the importance of maintaining independence and quality of life, and the role of supportive practices in achieving these goals.

This course covers practical components that are taught via a face-to-face workshop. This necessitates on-campus attendance for one day. If you are an organisation looking to register a group of learners, please get in touch with us as it may be possible for us to deliver the practical component at your site.

On completion of the course students should be able to :

• Analyse the different types and stages of dementia and determine the signs and symptoms of each stage
• Exhibit basic practical foundation skills required in nursing and for caring for someone living with dementia, including infection control and manual handling
• Integrate supportive practices into nursing care for people living with dementia to maintain independence and quality of life
• Compose and articulate written and verbal handover and case notes, according to organisational procedures and scope of practice

• Understanding dementia physiology, and associated signs and symptoms
• Foundational practical skills, manual handling and infection control
• Supportive practices in care delivery
• Written and verbal handover and note writing

To be eligible for a digital badge for this course, you will need to successfully complete an assessment which includes:

• Workbook following a 1-day clinical laboratory workshop
• Video of competencies
• Quiz
• The optional assessments are due in weeks 7 and 8