EY Dementia Care and Support L5
To equip learners with a holistic understanding of dementia while developing effective skills to care for a person living with dementia, the family and caregivers.
Employability Statement:
On successful completion of this programme, learners may progress to further education in this vocational area and/or gain employment in for example, day care centres, dementia specific units, nursing homes, homecare agencies etc. Learners should have gained more confidence to support the holistic care of a person living with dementia.
Target Award
QQI Dementia Care & Support – 5S22764
Start Date: 09-02-2026 Hours/week: 06 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 15 weeks
A minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 or equivalent in writing, reading, listening and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) is required at entry to the programme for speakers of English as a second or other language.
It would be advantageous to have experience of this vocational area in order to complete the module and assessments, but not essential.
It is recommended that learners have undertaken other courses of study in this vocational area before starting this programme module, but not essential
Age Requirements
18 years +
Learning Aptitude
The programme is intended to provide quality education and training in dementia care, catering to a diverse group of learners, including those with prior experience in healthcare-related fields and those without a formal healthcare background. One of the programme’s primary aims is to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to deliver person-centered care to individuals living with dementia and their families and caregivers.
The programme is suitable for learners with various backgrounds, including those undertaking QQI or similar, Level 5 healthcare or related major awards, such as Healthcare Support, Health Services Skills, Nursing Studies, Community Care, and Applied Social Studies.
Importantly, it is open to individuals who may not have a formal healthcare background, recognising the significance of dementia care for caregivers providing support to loved ones at home. It is recommended, but not essential however, that learners have undertaken other courses of study in this vocational area before starting this programme module.
It would be advantageous to have experience of this vocational area in order to complete the programme and assessments, but not essential.
Previous Experience
The programme is suitable for learners with various backgrounds, including those undertaking QQI or similar, Level 5 healthcare or related major awards, such as Healthcare Support, Health Services Skills, Nursing Studies, Community Care, and Applied Social Studies.
Importantly, it is open to individuals who may not have a formal healthcare background, recognising the significance of dementia care for caregivers providing support to loved ones at home.
It would be advantageous to have experience of this vocational area in order to complete the module and assessments, but not essential.
It is recommended that learners have undertaken other courses of study in this vocational area before starting this programme module, but not essential.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Care and Support | Dementia Care & Support (5N22765) | QQI |
1. Explain the umbrella term dementia and the types, common symptoms, risks, prevention and treatment.
2. Explore relevant support services and legislation and their implications for people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
3. Explore the input of multidisciplinary teams when working with people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.
4. Apply the principles of person-centered care using a holistic approach, to include the lived experience.
5. Demonstrate a range of strategies for managing responsive behaviours, including therapeutic interventions and creating supportive environments.
6. Assist people living with dementia with appropriate care, for example daily living, social needs.
7. Discuss the differing roles of empowerment, advocacy, independence, individualised care, dignity, respect, choice and self-esteem for people living with dementia.