RQF Awards in Awareness of Dementia – Levels 2 & 3
Introduction
The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) includes a suite of qualifications in dementia that have been developed in partnership with Skills for Care. The Awards in Awareness of Dementia provide participants with an understanding of dementia and person-centred care. The level 2 course is suitable for those working or intending to work as care staff; the level 3 course is for those who are more experienced or working in a supervisory role. Dementia Trainers’ delivery of these courses address not only the underpinning knowledge but also the practicalities of person-centred working with people with dementia, thus enabling participants to develop the confidence and skills to put their knowledge into practice.
Our RQF Award courses are interactive and enjoyable, using a wide variety of training methods and addressing a range of learning styles. Candidates are assessed through their completion of our specially-designed Assessment Workbooks, with which they receive one-to-one guidance as required.
We are proud to say that 100% of learners who have completed their assessed work on our RQF courses have achieved their qualifications.
“This course was a breath of fresh air. The assessed work was interesting, and actually helped me to improve my practice.” – Dementia Trainers RQF Award course learner
“I learnt so much from this course, and it’s made me think about my work in a different way. I liked that I knew exactly what I needed to do to achieve the accreditation.” – Dementia Trainers RQF Award course learner
Course content
- The experience of living with dementia
 - Facts about dementia
 - Delirium and depression
 - Medical and social models of dementia
 - Medication for dementia
 - Compensating for difficulties and drawing on strengths
 - Inclusion and enablement
 - The environment and dementia
 - Well-being in dementia
 - Values and beliefs about dementia
 - Life history and cultural background
 - Positive person work
 
- Dementia and learning disabilities
 - Good communication
 - Responding to different realities
 - Empathy and validation
 - Behaviour that challenges
 - Recognising pain
 - End of life care
 - Services and resources
 - Legislation and policy
 - Early onset dementia
 - Working with carers
 - Activities and occupation
 
