ICTQual Level 3 Award in Practical Dementia Management

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Practical Dementia Management is a specialist qualification designed to build practical competence in dementia care delivery within health and social care environments.

• Internationally recognised ICTQual AB qualification

• Assignment-based assessment approach

• Focus on real-world dementia care practices

• Developed for care workers and healthcare assistants

• Emphasis on person-centred care principles

• Enhances employability in care and support roles

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Practical Dementia Management provides learners with structured knowledge and practical understanding of dementia care. It supports the development of skills required to deliver compassionate, effective, and person-centred support to individuals living with dementia in residential, community, or healthcare settings.

• Develop understanding of dementia types and progression

• Apply person-centred care approaches in practice

• Improve communication with individuals experiencing cognitive decline

• Support behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing

• Understand legal, ethical, and safeguarding responsibilities

This course develops essential knowledge and practical competencies required to support individuals with dementia safely and effectively in care settings.

• Understand dementia, its types, causes, and progression

• Apply person-centred care principles in dementia support

• Communicate effectively with individuals experiencing memory loss

• Manage challenging behaviours associated with dementia

• Support daily living activities and independence

• Follow safeguarding, ethical, and professional care standards

This qualification is designed for individuals working in or entering health and social care roles where dementia support is required.

• Care assistants and support workers

• Healthcare assistants in clinical or residential settings

• Nursing support staff and junior carers

• Home care and domiciliary care workers

• Individuals new to dementia care roles

• Professionals seeking CPD in elderly care

This course is accessible to learners with basic educational and communication skills. No advanced prior qualifications are required, but experience in care settings is beneficial.

• Minimum age of 16 years or above recommended

• Basic literacy and communication skills

• Interest in health and social care or dementia support

Assessment is designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and applied knowledge in dementia care practice.

• Written assignments based on care scenarios

• Case study analysis of dementia care situations

• Reflective practice tasks

• Practical workplace-based evidence (where applicable)

This qualification supports career development in health and social care and provides a pathway to higher-level study in specialist care fields.

• ICTQual Level 4 Health and Social Care qualifications

• Advanced dementia care or elderly care certifications

• Progression into nursing or healthcare assistant roles

• Employment in residential or community care services