Caring for the Elderly and Dementia Care QLS Level 3

Course Code

ABC1112

Learn more about caring for the elderly and those with dementia with this Caring for the Elderly and Dementia Care bundle course.

This course is a great addition to your CV if you currently work in social care and are looking to expand your knowledge of caring for the elderly.
Improve your knowledge of how you can provide person-centred care tailored to individuals in your care.
Learn more about relevant legislation and how you can safeguard vulnerable adults.
Understand what dementia is and the causes.
Study from home at your own pace.

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This Caring for the Elderly and Dementia Care Level 3 bundle course is ideal for anyone already working in the care sector who is looking to improve their knowledge of how they provide effective care for the elderly and those with dementia.

During this course, you’ll learn more about the Care Quality Commission, common conditions in the elderly, how you can enhance relationships through communication, and the health and safety considerations you need to be aware of when caring for the elderly. You’ll develop your understanding of the signs, forms, and causes of dementia, as well as how to communicate effectively with someone with dementia, how to manage their daily care and behaviours, and how to provide palliative care for dementia patients.

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of this course, you will receive two certificates of achievement in Caring for the Elderly Level 3 and Dementia Care Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Caring for the Elderly QLS Level 3

The Care Quality Commission
Types of care available to the elderly
Roles of workers within health and social care

Safeguarding of vulnerable adults (SOVA)
Categories of abuse
Procedure in circumstances where abuse is suspected
Confidentiality
Legislation: The Data Protection Act
The Human Rights Act
Equality and Diversity

Principles of person-centred care
Care planning
Assessment
Record keeping
Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication

Health and Safety Legislation (1974)
Risk assessment
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Cleaning agents and chemicals
Bodily fluids
Administering and storing medication
Consent
Moving and handling
Transferring service users
Infection control

Nutrition
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Fibre
Fluids
Vitamins
Minerals
Signs of malnutrition
Types of dementia
Diagnosing dementia
Support services
Difficulties particular to dementia
Activities that help people with dementia
The Mental Capacity Act
Deprivation of Liberties Act
End of life care
Gold Standards Framework

Diabetes
Care of the skin
Prevention of pressure sores
Congestive heart failure
High blood pressure
Infection
Lung disease
Problems with valves
Obesity

Dementia Care QLS Level 3

The history of dementia
Warning signs of dementia
Three stages of dementia
Different forms of dementia
The causes of dementia

Regions of the brain
The nervous system
Protein plaque and tangles

Care settings
Patient-centred care
Bad practice and abuse
What help does a carer give?
Reality orientation (RO) and routine tasks

Communication
Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication
Back to basics
Withdrawal

What is end of life or palliative care?
How is palliative care administered?
Causes of death in dementia patients
Protocols and guidelines
Dealing with grief and anticipatory grief

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have two full years to complete your studies (one year for each course in this bundle). We suggest that the course will take approximately 160 hours to complete. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study Method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Course Outcome

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will receive two certificates of achievement in Caring for the Elderly Level 3 and Dementia Care Level 3 from the Quality License Scheme. You will also receive a learner unit summary which will list the components you have completed as part of your course.

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality course materials. This Quality Licence Scheme endorses high-quality, non-regulated provisions and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
Course materials with learning activities.
Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
A free XO Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.