Health and Social Care
Dementia Awareness Training
A three-hour course for healthcare and support workers in Scotland. Building the knowledge, empathy, and practical communication skills to provide compassionate, person-centred care for individuals living with dementia.
Duration
3 Hours
3 hour session covering Dementia awareness
Format
In person
Face-to-face classroom training
Location
Onsite
At our training facility in Dumfries
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- What is Dementia? Symptoms, types & misdiagnosis
The session opens with a thorough grounding in dementia, what it is, how it differs from normal ageing, and the range of symptoms it presents. Participants explore the main types of dementia (Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal) and learn how to differentiate dementia from other conditions such as delirium or depression that can present similarly. - Risk reduction & empathy
This section explores what we know about modifiable risk factors for dementia, and why that matters for the people we support. Facilitated discussion helps participants develop genuine empathy for the experience of living with dementia, drawing on case studies and lived experience perspectives. - Communication strategies and person centred care
The most practically focused section, participants learn and practise communication approaches that work for people living with dementia, including validation, reminiscence, and how to adapt when verbal communication becomes difficult. Person-centred care principles are explored through real scenarios, emphasising the individual behind the diagnosis. - Legislation, rights & support organisations
An overview of the legislative framework around dementia care in Scotland, including the Adults with Incapacity Act, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act, and relevant SSSC standards. Participants are introduced to key support organisations and resources available to both individuals and their carers. - Assessment, Q&A & certification
Continuous assessment runs throughout. The session closes with an open Q&A, participants are encouraged to bring workplace scenarios, followed by a knowledge check and certification for those who complete all assessments successfully.
What you'll learn
✓ Understand dementia, its progression and the symptoms it represents
✓ Explore and differentiate between the maintypes of dementia
✓ Distinguish dementia between other symptoms conditions that present similarly
✓ Understand modifiable risk factors and risk reduction strategies
✓ Develop genuine empathy for the experience of living with dementia
✓ Apply effective communication strategies in dementia care
✓ Deliver person centred care that respects the individual behind the diagnosis
✓ Understand relevant legislation and know what support organisations are available
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
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