COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TARGET AUDIENCE

LENGTH

CONTENT

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE

DE01

Basic awareness in caring for the client with dementia

All levels of staff

3 hours

• Understand signs and symptoms of dementia and confusion

• Promote an understanding of the types of dementia

• Caring for clients and their families

15

DE02

Advanced skills in caring for the client with dementia

All levels of staff

5 hours

• Comprehensive case studies and communication skills

• Understand signs and symptoms of dementia and confusion

• Promote an understanding of the types of dementia

• Caring for clients and their families

15

DE03

The Mental Capacity Act 2005

All levels of staff

3 hours

• Promote understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Principles of the act, defining capacity and implementation of the act when caring for clients in a community and residential setting

15