Diploma in Health & Social Care – Demintia Pathway

Programme for people working within a Health & Social Care Setting – Dementia Pathway

Course Overview

This is a part time course for adults who are employed in a Health & social care setting. You will demonstrate how you meet a set of National Occupational Standards for the role of a health care worker and show that you have the level of skills and knowledge to complete your work effectively.

You will complete 9 mandatory units (24 credits) and various optional units from a wide choice. Each of the awards is based on an amount of Credits.

Level 2 Diploma is made up of 46 credits.

Some of the topics you will cover will be:

• Safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Communication
• Person Centred Care
• Health & safety

Units specific to the dementia pathway include:

• Dementia Awareness – this unit is mandatory.
• Understand and enable interaction with individuals who have dementia
• Enable rights and choices whilst minimising risks.

• You must be employed in an appropriate Health & Social care setting.
• If you are a volunteer this will be discussed at interview.

You will be on programme for twelve months. During this time you will be expected to attend an Induction session and twelve 3 hour workshops.

You will be assessed by an approved assessor, who will visit you in your workplace to observe and assess your practical work. You will submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding.

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care. This is a full level 2 qualification to enable adults to work in a Health & Social Care setting.

This will be discussed at interview.

You may progress to a Level 3 qualification.

For further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01254 292288 or Student Services on 01254 292929