Short Course - Introduction to the Causes and Common Types of Dementia

Introduction

This course will provide you with a the basics that you need to know about the causes and common types of Dementia. Before we can begin to understand how any form of dementia can affect the brain, it is helpful to have some insight into what a healthy brain is made of and what it does.

What Will I Learn

You will be introduced to how the brain functions and this will enable you to understand some of the difficulties an individual who has a form of dementia may encounter, and will also help you to appreciate why some people with dementia act or behave the way they do.

Example Modules

• Areas of the Brain Affected
• Common Types of Dementia
• Behavioural Changes
• Alzheimer's Disease

How Will I Be Assessed?

Multiple Online Choice Assessment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course.

Progression

You might wish to consider progressing onto the Dementia Awareness training provided by Aylesbury College.

Career Opportunities

This training will help towards a career within the Health Care sector or provide valuable Professional Development for those already working within this area.

Qualification type: Not applicable Mode of study: Online Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): To be confirmed Hours per week: To be confirmed Days of the week: To be confirmed Course code: CCTCCDEMX