Brooks and Kirk have been offering Dementia Care qualifications for many years. Recently we have seen many other companies offering dementia care training in as little as two hours.

As a provider of quality dementia training this worries us. You cannot learn about dementia in two hours. We actually believe that anybody booking this type of training is throwing away their money. This type of training has no purpose for anybody who is serious about delivering quality Dementia Care.

The Common Induction Standards sets out the minimum dementia knowledge required by healthcare workers. Main Area 3 of Standard 7says Healthcare workers should;

Be aware of possible signs of dementia in the individuals with whom you work.
Be aware why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia.
Understand why early diagnosis is important in relation to dementia.
Know who to tell, and how, if you suspect.

Our Dementia Training covers all these topics and far more.It is fully accredited and leads to nationally recognised qualifications.

If you are serious about providing quality dementia training forget about 2 hour of half day workshops and enroll on a Brooks and Kirk fully accredited Dementia training course.

BTEC Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (QCF)

Who is this qualification for?
The BTEC Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia provides learners with a solid awareness of dementia care issues and is suitable to be taken by learners aged 16 and older.
This qualification can be taken as preparation for employment as well as professional development for those interested in specialising in this area of care as it does not infer occupational competence.

See the complete list of BTEC Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (QCF) units that are required to complete this qualification.

What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
Learners can progress to the BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Dementia (QCF) or a full NVQ with a dementia pathway.

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Dementia (QCF)

Who is this qualification for?
The BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Care is aimed at those who are already working in care roles with individuals with dementia and it provides learners with an opportunity to have their work assessed.

It extends the work-related focus from the BTEC Level 2 Award and covers some of the knowledge and practical skills required for a particular vocational sector. This qualification offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the vocational area they wish to learn more about or are already working in.

See the complete list of BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Dementia (QCF) units that are required to complete this qualification.

What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
Learners can progress to the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England(QCF) Dementia Pathway or the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England(QCF) Dementia Pathway.

What are our students saying about our courses?

Below are comments from students on some of our recent Dementia courses. We think you might find interesting.

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