Dementia Awareness

Care workers supporting people with dementia report feeling undertrained in over 60% of cases, If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone with dementia struggle and wished you knew how to actually help, this Dementia Awareness Diploma course is your starting point. It builds real, practical understanding and gives you the confidence to support people living with dementia with genuine compassion and skill.

It’s fully online with 24/7 access and completely self-paced, so you learn whenever it suits you best. Everything is aligned with the Skills for Care Dementia Training Standards Framework Tier 1, Care Certificate Standard 9, and NICE Dementia Guidelines NG97, so you’re learning exactly what UK employers and CQC registered services expect.

You’ll get into dementia types, brain impact, progression stages, communication strategies, and key legislation like the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS. Finish with a CPD certificate valued by UK care employers and the understanding to support people with dementia to live with real dignity and respect every single day.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited and valued across the whole UK care sector
• Aligned with Skills for Care, Care Certificate Standard 9, and NICE NG97
• Covers dementia types, symptoms, stages, and person-centred approaches
• Completely online and self-paced with round the clock access
• Brilliant for care workers, support staff, and family carers alike
• CPD certificate that UK care employers genuinely recognise and respect

What You’ll Learn

• What dementia actually is and how it affects the brain
• How dementia changes memory, behaviour, and everyday communication
• Spotting early signs, symptoms, and stages of dementia progression
• Getting familiar with Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementia
• Exploring medication and psychological treatment options currently available in the UK
• Supporting people with dementia using person-centred care every day
• Making sense of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, LPS, and safeguarding duties
• Communicating confidently and compassionately with people living with dementia

Gift Courses

• Course 01: Adult Social Care
• Course 02: Communication Skills in Adult Care

Why Study with Learn Era

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Accreditation & Recognition

This Dementia Awareness is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Dementia Awareness is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.
Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.
This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring health and social care practitioners seeking dementia knowledge
• Experienced care workers aiming to enhance dementia support skills
• Supervisors and team leaders in care settings requiring dementia awareness
• Volunteers working with dementia patients in community or residential settings
• Professionals pursuing CPD to strengthen dementia care capabilities

Career Opportunities & Progression

• Dementia Care Support Worker: £18,000 £24,000
• Healthcare Assistant in Elderly Care: £18,500 £23,500
• Care Team Leader: £22,000 £28,000
• Community Support Worker: £19,000 £25,000
• Dementia Outreach Coordinator: £23,000 £30,000

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Confident communication with individuals affected by dementia
• Practical understanding of dementia symptoms and care approaches
• Capability to assess and support dementia patients effectively
• Ethical decision-making aligned with sector best practices
• Leadership skills in dementia care environments
• Knowledge of treatment options and prevention strategies

Enrol today to build confidence in dementia awareness with the CPD-accredited Dementia Awareness course, designed to strengthen your skills and real-world understanding.