Flexible Learning - Dementia Care (Level 2 Certificate) (2026/27)

Online

FREE*

*For adult learners, many courses are free or heavily discounted. Eligibility depends on the course and your circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for full details.

Course overview

Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising – by 2051, it’s expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it’s important that you understand the condition and know how to provide the best possible care for each individual. In our 15 week level 2 Principles of Dementia Care course, you will learn all about approaches to dementia care. You’ll gain insight into how dementia affects the way people behave and interact, as well as how best to communicate with people who have dementia.

Topics

Understand the different forms of dementia
Learn how to support individuals through person-centred care
Develop knowledge and understanding of care
Learn positive communication methods
Learn issues around the use of medication

Job opportunities after this course

Choosing to do this 15 week Level 2 course in the Principles of Dementia Care, could lead to careers in Health and Social Care. The course would be particularly useful for job roles such as; Senior Care Worker (£17,000 to £27,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000) Care Home Managers (£25,000 to £55,000)

Further study options after this course

L3 Diploma in Adult Care
L3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
L3 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
L4 Diploma in Adult Care
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health & Social Care)
Apprenticeships (L3–5) in Adult Care
Specialist Short Courses

Entry requirements

Please see the flexible learning introductory page to check your eligibility: https://edc.ac.uk/study/flexible-learning-courses

How is this course assessed?

• you can complete your course online, by paper or online with paper resources • we'll process your enrolment, and a tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, their contact details are in the joining instruction email • an email containing your joining instructions will be sent, this email will contain your start and end date, submission dates. If completing online you will be advised of the weblink and your unique username for you to log into the e-assessor portal. If completing by paper you will still receive a joining instruction email and your paper resources will be posted out to you. • if you need any guidance on your course content please contact your tutor direct. • you will receive text reminders throughout your course • your feedback from your tutor will either be online via e-assessor (located in my portfolio) or via email if completing by paper.

When does the course start?

The course starts when you have received your joining instruction email containing your start, submission target dates and tutor contact details.

Length of course

You have 15 weeks from enrolling to complete your course, this duration includes tutor feedback, internal verification and processing and your first assessment is due within 6 weeks of your start date.

How to apply

To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' link at the top/bottom of this page.

Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.

If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' link at the top/bottom of this page.