Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/504/9084
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about person-centred care in relation to caring for people with dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline the differences between 'dementia', 'acute confusional states' and 'depression'.
  • 1.2
    Define the concept of 'person-centred care'.
  • 1.3
    Explain how person-centred care can be applied to dementia care.
  • 1.4
    Identify who may be involved in the care.
  • 1.5
    Explain the role(s) they may have.
  • 1.6
    Explain the use of a care assessment tools to identify signs of dementia.

2

Know about the importance of including family and friends of an individual with dementia in the plan of care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain why it is important to retain contact with the family and friends of an individual with dementia.
  • 2.2
    Outline the roles that family and friends may have in the care of an individual with dementia.
  • 2.3
    Describe how they would support family members and/or significant others to provide care for an individual with dementia.

3

Know about care planning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Draw up a care plan to suit the needs of an individual with dementia.
  • 3.2
    Explain how personal beliefs and preferences might have an impact on the care plan.
  • 3.3
    Explain the term 'appropriate risk taking' in relation to dementia care.

4

Know about behaviours that challenge support systems.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe how the following behaviours pose challenges to support systems:
    a) wandering
    b) aggression
    c) sexuality
    d) agitation/restlessness
    e) continual questioning and talking.
  • 4.2
    Outline ways of managing these challenges.

5

Know about continence issues in relation to dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Discuss how continence may be affected by dementia.
  • 5.2
    Outline ways of monitoring individual continence.
  • 5.3
    Describe ways of managing continence.

6

Know about the roles and functions of a range of agencies for people with dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Identify the different agencies working in the field of 'dementia'.
  • 6.2
    Explain the roles and functions of the identified agencies.