Dementia Awareness Certification

Joseph Skills Academy has developed a Dementia Awareness Certification (DAC) course for health and social care professionals. This online course covers the key elements of working with people with dementia and provides support to those who work with people in their homes and communities. The Joseph Skills Academy online course provides an interactive and fun way to learn the essential skills you need to support your loved one or patients with dementia. It covers practical day-to-day strategies for supporting people with dementia through everyday activities, and is designed for carers of all ages. You will also learn how to recognise early signs of dementia, how to support the person with dementia through everyday activities and how to manage challenging behaviours.

The course can be taken at your own pace and provides you with the knowledge to tell the difference between a memory impairment and dementia. Designed to raise awareness of Dementia among family, friends and carers. It provides basic information on the symptoms and causes of Dementia, as well as the effects on people’s lives and how to support them. There are practical assignments to help you understand what you should do if you are concerned about someone’s memory or ability to function. A great introduction to the topic or a refresher if you’re already aware of this challenging condition.