Dementia: Supporting and Dying Well: Tier II Training

Session Overview

This programme is aligned to Tier 2 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework (2018) by addressing standards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13.

This programme will support revalidation. NMC Code requires registrants to evidence 35 hours of continuing professional development within a 3-year period. Of those, at least 20 hours must have included participatory learning.

This programme is participatory and a certificate of attendance is provided for the full day attendance (6 hours CPD).

Resources

https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/revalidation/how-to-revalidate-booklet.pdf
https://www.nmc.org.uk/revalidation/requirements/cpd/

The programme addresses NMC “The Code”: 1.2, 3.2, 3.4, 4, 7.3, 20.4, 22.3

https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-code.pdf

Learning Outcomes

The interactive online session will;

• Identify and upskill the delegate in the care of people with Advanced Dementia; symptom management including pain, delirium, nutrition and hydration
• Explore decision support tools for dementia care
• Explore The Mental Capacity Act and decision-making
• Offer an overview of most common medications used (video)
• Discuss behaviour and dementia, and share techniques to de-escalate distress
• Provide skills to overcome communication barriers and obstacles
• Appraise therapeutic interventions for people with dementia

Details

• Length: Full day. 
• Suitable for: Qualified health and social care staff across all care settings who have regular contact with people with dementia.
  
• Delivered: Online via Microsoft Teams

Dates

• 16th July 2026:  9am to 4pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
• 12th January 2027: 9am to 4pm – Online via Microsoft Teams

Cost

Places are fully funded for staff working in Cheshire East Place

Bespoke Booking

We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.