Nvq 2 Essay

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Learner Workbook EDI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia NAME START DATE END DATE EDI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia About the EDI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia The EDI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia assesses learners’ knowledge and understanding of practices in the care of individuals with dementia. The qualification consists of four mandatory units which assess learners’ general awareness of dementia care issues, their knowledge of person-centred approaches, their understanding of factors that can influence communication and the impact that diversity, equality and inclusion can have on the individual’s experience of dementia. This qualification does not infer competence in a work role but can be used to prepare for employment and as continuing professional development for those who wish to gain knowledge in this specialist area of practice. Contents Unit 1: Dementia Awareness page 3 Unit 2: The Person-centred Approach to the Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia page 24 Unit 3: Factors that can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals who have Dementia page 41 Unit 4: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care page 55 Progression It is anticipated that learners will progress on to the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or the Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia or the Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Dementia Care. 2 © Education Development International, v1 0711 Unit 1: Dementia Awareness EDI Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia Unit 1 Dementia Awareness Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Understanding dementia 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia 1.3 Explain why depression, delirium and age-related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia Theoretical models

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