Welcome to the Halo Staffing eLearning course on Dementia.
We will begin this course with a description of the fundamentals of dementia.
We will then inform you about the types and signs of dementia.
We will then try to differentiate dementia from other similar conditions.
At this point we will inform you about the relevant legislations in the UK.
Having done that, we will focus our attention on the physical, psychological and emotional problems faced by people living with dementia.
Distressed Behaviour, possible reasons behind the and strategies to de-escalate them.
We will also describe how to deliver person-centred care to an individual living with dementia.
Here, we will explain how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia.
We will also inform you what is meant by “ living well ” and how to create dementia-friendly environments.
And finally, we will describe the importance of providing effective care at present and planning for future needs.
You can view the introduction video of this course below.
Is this for me?
This course has been carefully designed for carers, support workers, nurses and managers who wish to learn about dementia. As specialists in providing staffing solutions Halo Staffing’s courses are relevant for many industries including health and social care for carers, support workers, nurses and managers. Completing this course will ensure that you are fully up to date with relevant content to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your field. On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a certificate and digital badge valid for 1 year.
Why should I take this course?
You should take this course if it is necessary for you or your team to learn about advanced dementia and protect people and keep them safe from harm and abuse in a health care setting. Keeping in line with The Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Misuse of Drugs Act (Safe Custody) Regulations 2007, The Equality Act 2010, The Health and Social Care Act 2012, The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, The Care Act 2014 and The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
What are the benefits of taking this course?
This course helps care staff build a stronger understanding of dementia by addressing common gaps in knowledge around its causes, progression and impact on individuals. By learning how dementia affects behaviour, communication and daily living, staff can respond more effectively and provide more person centred support. It also helps reduce the risk of misunderstandings and distress by equipping teams with practical approaches to improve interaction and care. Overall, the course supports safer, more compassionate care and improves outcomes for people living with dementia.
What will I learn?
This course will provide you/or your team with an understanding of the fundamentals of dementia, the types and signs of dementia, how to differentiate dementia from other similar conditions, all relevant legislations in the UK, the physical, psychological and emotional problems faced by people living with dementia, distressed Behaviour – possible reasons behind the and strategies to de-escalate them, how to deliver person-centred care to an individual living with dementia, how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia. We will also inform you/or your team what is meant by “ living well ” and how to create dementia-friendly environments. And finally, we will describe the importance of providing effective care at present and planning for future needs.
