Awareness of mental health and dementia (updated Care Certificate standard 9)

INDUCTION

The updated Care Certificate Standards (March 2025) sets out explicitly the learning objectives, competences and standards of care that will be expected in both sectors, ensuring that the HCSW/ASCW is caring, compassionate and provides quality care.

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Overview

This eLearning course will allow individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding for the updated (March 2025) standard 9 of the Care Certificate.

Optional screening assessment allow individuals who can demonstrate prior knowledge to “fast track” their completion of the learning and assessments.

“Assessment of performance” is recorded using the observation toolkit (available separately).

Topics covered

  • The needs and experiences of people living with mental health or dementia.
  • The importance of early identification of mental health conditions and dementia.
  • Aspects of personalised care which support an individual living with a mental health condition or dementia.
  • The reasonable adjustments which may be necessary in health and care delivery for an individual living with a mental health condition or dementia.
  • How legal frameworks and guidelines support individuals living with a mental health condition or dementia.
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Duration 75 minutes

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1 eLearning module

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1 online assessment

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Online learner support

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Certificate available on completion

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