Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Level 3

Want to deepen your knowledge of dementia care and take your support skills to a more advanced level?

Our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care gives you a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its effects. You’ll explore various types of dementia, how early diagnosis makes a difference, the role of medication, and advanced approaches in dementia care especially around communication, interaction, inclusion, and the wellbeing of individuals.

Understanding these principles is vital if you work, or aspire to work, in health or social care. With around 850,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK and this number rising, this qualification helps you support individuals with dignity, enhance the quality of care, and progress professionally.

What will you learn?

Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Course ref: 603/0196/X

This qualification helps you:

• Describe the different types of dementia and explain the importance of early diagnosis
• Demonstrate understanding of person-centred approaches in dementia care
• Explain the role of communication, interaction, and inclusion in supporting individuals with dementia
• Recognise how medication may be used to support individuals with dementia
• Apply underpinning knowledge of dementia care to support your role in, or progression towards, employment in the health and social care sector

Your course is divided into manageable units:

• Unit 1: Understanding dementia
• Unit 2: Understand how person-centred approaches are used to underpin the care and support of individuals with dementia
• Unit 3: Principles of communication and interaction in dementia care and support
• Unit 4: Supporting positive interaction, occupation and activity in dementia care
• Unit 5: Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care and support
• Unit 6: Understand how to support individuals with dementia to exercise choice and rights
• Unit 7: Principles of the administration of medication and well-being of individuals with dementia

No exams required you’ll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Why learn with us?

• Flexible online learning – study anywhere, anytime, and fit learning around your lifestyle.
• Maximise learning & development budgets – employers can improve retention, morale, and CPD outcomes.
• 80% achievement rate – achieve a nationally recognised NCFE CACHE qualification.
• Dedicated tutor support – expert guidance every step of the way.
• Achieve in as little as 15-25 weeks - by committing 5–10 hours per week.

What our learners say:

“By being more informed around autism my confidence has increased and I can see things in my clients which I was unaware of before.’’ Online Course Learner.

Where could this qualification lead?

Successful learners often progress to:

• Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England 

This course is also a great step toward careers in:

• Dementia Support Worker
• Senior Healthcare Assistant
• Residential Care Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Volunteer Roles (such as charities, Memory Café Assistant, Activity Support volunteer, Care Home volunteer, Day Centre volunteer or Hospital volunteer)

Course Requirements

This course requires a basic level of English and Mathematics proficiency. By purchasing this course, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

Proof of Identification: Our operations team will contact you directly to request a copy of your identification for the purpose of registering you with the awarding body.