Understand and Enable Interaction and Communication with Individuals Who Have Dementia

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
L/650/2171
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
18 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit needs to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles.

Aim

This unit provides the opportunity for the learner to develop and implement the qualities of an effective relationship with individuals with dementia. This is based on the use of positive interactions and communication skills.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the factors that can affect interactions and communication of individuals with dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates.

  • 1.2

    Explain how physical and mental health factors may need to be considered when communicating with an individual who has dementia.

  • 1.3

    Describe how to support different communication abilities and needs of an individual with dementia who has a sensory impairment.

  • 1.4

    Describe the impact the behaviours of carers and others may have on an individual with dementia.

2

Be able to communicate with an individual with dementia using a range of techniques.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

     Use different communication techniques with an individual who has dementia.

  • 2.2

    Show how observation of behaviour is an effective tool in interpreting the needs of an individual with dementia.

  • 2.3

    Analyse ways of responding to the behaviour of an individual with dementia, taking account of the abilities and needs of the individual, carers and others.

3

Be able to communicate positively with an individual who has dementia by valuing their individuality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use the communication style, abilities and needs of an individual with dementia to develop their care plan.

  • 3.2

    Use the individual’s preferred method/s of interacting to reinforce their identity and uniqueness.

4

Be able to use positive interaction approaches with individuals with dementia.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain the difference between a reality orientation approach to interactions and a validation approach.

  • 4.2

    Carry out a positive interaction with an individual who has dementia.

  • 4.3

    Use aspects of the physical environment to enable positive interactions with individuals with dementia.

  • 4.4

    Use aspects of the social environment to enable positive interactions with individuals with dementia.

  • 4.5

    Use reminiscence techniques to facilitate a positive interaction with the individual with dementia.