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Principles of Dementia Care
Level
2
10 weeks
Want to Learn How to Provide Meaningful Support to People Living with Dementia and Improve Their Quality of Life?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care introduces you to dementia awareness, person-centred approaches, communication strategies, and the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care. You’ll also explore how behaviour and interaction can be affected by dementia, and how to provide support with dignity and respect.
With dementia affecting over 900,000 people in the UK, understanding the condition is vital for anyone in health and social care. Whether you’re supporting family, volunteering, or building a professional career, this course equips you to make a positive difference.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
Course ref: 600/6355/5
This qualification helps you:
- Explain the principles of caring for individuals with dementia
- Describe the importance of person-centred care in supporting those with dementia
- Recognise the influence of positive communication methods in dementia care
- Demonstrate understanding of issues relating to the use of medication for individuals with dementia
- Identify the importance of providing appropriate and meaningful activities to support wellbeing
- Apply underpinning knowledge and understanding to support your role in dementia care or progression towards it
- Unit 1: Dementia Awareness
- Unit 2: The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals within dementia
- Unit 3: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Unit 4: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
- Unit 5: Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using person centred approach
- Unit 6: Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
- Unit 7: Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in End-of-life Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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It has given me a wider appreciation of counselling and given me the knowledge needed in counselling which will help me in my future goal of joining the police.
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Helpful to have a better understanding of learning difficulties to increase my knowledge and inform my work.
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Safeguarding knowledge has increased. The staff members are more aware now!
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Refreshed and updated my knowledge on understanding behaviour that challenges; it’s had a positive impact at work.
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I am caring for an elderly family member that has the start of dementia and it's helped me understand the changes in him and the reasoning why.
Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/25
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.