Health Professions & Social Services
Enhanced Care Skills: Dementia Care, Trauma-Informed Practice and Wellbeing
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Start date
Jun 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
A three-day professional development course hosted at the Edinburgh College Digital Care Hub.
Edinburgh College is pleased to introduce a new fully funded three-day enhanced care skills programme designed for individuals working across health, social care, and community settings. This engaging and interactive course will be delivered within our state-of-the-art Digital Care Hub, incorporating our award-winning Virtual Reality Dementia Experience to deepen understanding through immersive learning.
In addition to on-campus delivery, participants will complete weekly self-directed study to consolidate learning and ensure all subject areas are meaningfully covered.
Please provide a short personal statement when applying for this course. You should outline the following:
- Your current employer and your role.
- If you do not currently work in health or social care, please explain why you believe this course would benefit you. This information will help us assess your application.
To be eligible to complete this course at no cost, applicants must have the legal right to study in the United Kingdom.
What you will learn
Dementia Care
This session explores the lived experience of dementia, challenges associated with cognitive decline, and the importance of person-centred approaches. Through our VR dementia programme, learners will gain valuable insights into sensory, emotional, and communication barriers individuals may face. Practical strategies for compassionate, informed support will be developed throughout the session.
Trauma Informed Practice
Participants will examine the principles of trauma-informed care, including an understanding of how adverse experiences shape behaviour, communication, and engagement. The session focuses on promoting safety, trust, empowerment, choice, and collaboration, equipping learners to apply trauma-sensitive approaches across a range of care contexts.
Wellbeing and Resilience
This session introduces tools and techniques to support both personal and professional wellbeing. Learners will explore resilience-building strategies, reflective practice, stress awareness, and ways to create nurturing, supportive environments—for themselves and those they care for.
Placement information
- No placement requirement
How the course is assessed
- No formal assessment
Number of days per week
- Friday 5 June 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- Friday 12 June 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- Friday 19 June 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications are required to enrol, but employment in the health and social care sector is preferred, but not essential.
- To be eligible to complete this course at no cost, applicants must have the legal right to study in the United Kingdom.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- No interview required
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Part time | 05/06/26 |
