Awareness of Dementia - Level 2 Award
Course Type
Short Course
Study Mode
Online
Duration
8 weeks
Start & End Date
3 November 2025
5 January 2026
Days
Tue
Time
18:15-21:15
Location
Online
The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia is to promote an awareness of dementia care. As this is an area of health and social care which is experiencing increased demand the qualification will assist in supporting government strategies to increase knowledge and understanding of the care of individuals with dementia.
The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia are to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to enable them to:
• develop knowledge and understanding of dementia
• develop understanding of a person-centred approach to care
• develop knowledge of the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
• raise awareness of issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
This course is fully online.
The OCN NI Level 2 Award Awareness of Dementia will enable learners to progress to other Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications or higher-level qualifications within this sector or into employment.
Learners must be at least aged 18 years of age on or before 1 July 2024.
This course is free of charge.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
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The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia is to promote an awareness of dementia care. As this is an area of health and social care which is experiencing increased demand the qualification will assist in supporting government strategies to increase knowledge and understanding of the care of individuals with dementia.
This course is fully online.
The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia are to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to enable them to:
• develop knowledge and understanding of dementia
• develop understanding of a person-centred approach to care
• develop knowledge of the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
• raise awareness of issues of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
The OCN NI Level 2 Award Awareness of Dementia will enable learners to progress to other Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications or higher-level qualifications within this sector or into employment.
Learners must be at least aged 18 years of age on or before 1 July 2024.
Course Fees
This course is free of charge.
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