Description
Dementia Awareness Training (CQC-Aligned)
This Dementia Awareness Training course is designed for care staff supporting individuals living with dementia in residential, nursing and supported living environments. The training strengthens understanding of dementia, person-centred care, safeguarding responsibilities and communication approaches aligned with CQC inspection expectations.
Dementia Awareness Training supports safer practice, improved confidence and more compassionate care delivery in real-world care settings.
At a Glance
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Access: 12 months
Assessment: 80% pass mark
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Delivery: 100% online and self-paced
What Is Dementia Awareness Training?
Dementia Awareness Training provides structured learning to help care staff understand:
What dementia is and how it affects individuals
Different types of dementia
Common symptoms and behavioural changes
How dementia impacts communication and daily living
The importance of early recognition and reporting
The course builds foundational awareness suitable for induction, refresher training and general staff development within care environments.
Why Dementia Awareness Training Is Essential in Care
Dementia is one of the most common conditions affecting individuals in care settings. Without appropriate awareness, misunderstandings can lead to distress, communication breakdown and avoidable risk.
Dementia Awareness Training supports:
Person-centred care approaches
Respect for dignity and independence
Recognition of behavioural triggers
Improved communication strategies
Safer, more responsive care planning
Strengthening awareness improves both resident wellbeing and staff confidence.
Person-Centred Care and Safeguarding
This Dementia Awareness Training course reinforces:
Person-centred care principles
Safeguarding awareness
Duty of care responsibilities
Recognising signs of vulnerability
Reporting concerns appropriately
Understanding safeguarding in the context of dementia strengthens overall safety culture within care homes.
Communication and Behaviour Awareness
Communication challenges are common in dementia care.
This training explains:
How dementia affects memory and understanding
De-escalation techniques
Responding to behavioural changes
Supporting independence where possible
Working collaboratively within care teams
Effective communication is central to high-quality dementia care.
Who This Course Is For
This Dementia Awareness Training course is suitable for:
Care assistants
Support workers
Senior carers
Agency care staff
Care home managers overseeing induction
The training supports induction, refresher learning and structured staff development.
Assessment, Access and Certificate
Once all modules are completed, learners take an online multiple-choice assessment.
12 months access from registration
80% minimum pass mark
Unlimited quiz retakes
Downloadable Certificate of Completion
Related Training
This course works alongside:
Safeguarding Adults Training – Coming Soon!
Together, these courses support comprehensive staff development within care environments.
Training Disclaimer
This Dementia Awareness Training course provides general awareness-level education and does not replace formal qualifications, regulated dementia care training, employer policies or clinical judgement. Staff must always follow organisational procedures and care plans.
Get Started
Enrol today and strengthen professional confidence through structured Dementia Awareness Training aligned with real-world care practice.