To achieve the qualification, students must undertake 4 mandatory units which will total 11 credits. For this particular award, all the units are knowledge based, as follows:
- Understand the process & experience of dementia.
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach.
- Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia.
- Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion.