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NCFE Certificate in Dementia Awareness

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Guided learning hours: 120

NCFE Certificate in Dementia Awareness Level 2
(National Partnership Award)

Course outline

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of ‘person-centred’ dementia care.

Course content

There are four units:

  • Unit 1: Understanding dementia
  • Unit 2: Understanding person-centred dementia care
  • Unit 3: Understanding and responding to behaviour you may find challenging
  • Unit 4: Applying a person-centred approach to dementia care


A comprehensive tutor guide is supplied to accompany these materials. To view a sample of a tutor guide, click here.

Progression opportunities

The qualification aims to provide a sound preparation for further study and access to a range of vocational programmes, including NVQs in health and social care and other, more general courses.