Dementia Management pt

The module includes the exploration of:

• Assessment and interventions for patients who have an altered physical status
• Altered psychological status and altered social status secondary to dementia
• The concept of patient-centred care in dementia and an understanding of the patient journey to ensure specific needs such as care planning and communication are met
• The roles of relatives, friends, and the extended healthcare team in supporting a patient with dementia

On successful completion of the module, you should be able to:

• Critically appraise and integrate evidence-based knowledge to a multi-professional team approach for person-centred dementia care
• Demonstrate the application of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the neurobiological basis of dementia and link these changes to the clinical presentation of the disease
• Discuss and critically analyse the key issues contributing to effective person-centred dementia care
• Demonstrate appropriate patient management, promoting maximum independence and safety within the context of your own professional discipline.

This module is available at Level 6 and Level 7 as well as being available without credits attached. Students choosing this option will be awarded a certificate of Continuing Professional Development hours but will not be required to undertake the final assessment.

All students completing the module will also be awarded a certificate for completion of Tier 3 of the Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework - Leadership in Dementia Care.