Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to dementia — explaining the typical symptoms people with dementia experience and how to provide care in a way that meets their needs
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Written by experts
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Introductory
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100% online
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Video content
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Multiple choice quiz
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Approx. 2 hours to complete
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Completion certificate
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About this course
This course provides an introduction to dementia — explaining the typical symptoms people with dementia experience and how to provide care in a way that meets their needs. It was developed by the Dementia Training Centre - a collaboration between South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. The course is aimed at clinical support workers, but also offers an accessible introduction to dementia for any other healthcare professional. It includes many case examples, self-test quizzes and reflective exercises.
- Module 1: What is Dementia?
- Module 2: Understanding the Symptoms
- Module 3: Caring for People with Dementia