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ICTQual Level 4 Award in Dementia Awareness Training

ICTQual Level 4 Award in Dementia Awareness Training builds essential knowledge of dementia, person-centred care, care planning, legal issues, and caregiver support for healthcare professionals and...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This ICTQual Level 4 Award is a 5-day, 15-hour training programme designed to develop specialist dementia awareness knowledge and practical understanding for healthcare and care professionals.

  • Official ICTQual AB Level 4 Award qualification

  • 5-day training programme with 15 guided hours

  • Covers 8 structured study units in dementia awareness

  • Focuses on person-centred care and care planning

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • Available online, in-person, or blended subject to ATC decision

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Dementia Awareness Training is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical understanding for supporting individuals living with dementia. It introduces learners to dementia as a condition, explores its types and progression, and builds awareness of the complex impact dementia has on individuals, families, and communities.

  • Builds specialist awareness of dementia and its impact

  • Supports safer, more compassionate care delivery

  • Strengthens person-centred communication and support skills

  • Develops care planning and symptom management understanding

  • Explores legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities

  • Prepares learners for progression in dementia-focused care roles

What you will learn

This course develops knowledge and understanding across the official study units so learners can recognise dementia, support affected individuals appropriately, and apply informed, person-centred approaches in care settings.

  • Understand dementia as a syndrome, including common types and its wider impact on individuals, families, and communities

  • Understand the neurological changes and stages of dementia progression and how they affect cognition and behaviour

  • Identify common symptoms and behavioural manifestations of dementia and support timely recognition and assessment

  • Apply person-centred care principles and effective communication approaches when working with individuals living with dementia

  • Develop individualised care plans using evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological management approaches

  • Understand caregiver support needs, legal considerations, ethical issues, and current research developments in dementia care

Course content

Who should attend

This course is suitable for individuals who want to build or strengthen specialist knowledge in dementia awareness and improve the quality of support provided to people living with dementia and their families.

  • Healthcare professionals involved in patient care

  • Caregivers working in residential, community, or home care settings

  • Social care staff supporting adults with cognitive decline

  • Team members seeking to specialise in dementia-related care

  • Professionals aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life

  • Individuals supporting families affected by dementia

Course requirements

Entry requirements may vary by centre, but ICTQual AB states that typical requirements relate to age, prior education, communication ability, and readiness to engage in dementia-related learning.

  • Candidates should normally be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent; prior healthcare or social care experience may be beneficial

  • Learners should have basic literacy, numeracy, and proficient English language skills to engage with course materials and complete assessment requirements

Assessments

The course includes mandatory assessment arranged through Approved Training Centres. Assessment is designed to measure understanding of the course content and the ability to apply dementia awareness knowledge appropriately.

  • Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment evaluates comprehension of course material and practical application of concepts

  • A minimum score of 75% is required to pass

Progression

Successful completion provides a strong platform for further professional development in dementia care, healthcare leadership, specialist study, and wider roles supporting older adults and people with cognitive conditions.

  • Progress to specialist roles such as Dementia Care Specialist or Dementia Educator

  • Advance to higher study in gerontology, dementia studies, or related healthcare fields

  • Move into leadership or management roles within dementia care services or healthcare settings

  • Contribute to research, advocacy, consultancy, or innovation in dementia care practice

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