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Dementia Studies (distance learning) PG Diploma

Postgraduate

In Bradford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bradford

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The PG Diploma in Dementia Studies is a two year part-time distance learning programme designed to further enhance your understanding and application of evidence guiding care for people with dementia and their families.
You will learn how to apply the principles of person-centred dementia care in practice.
This course is intended for UK and international students who are;
Health and social care professionals who want to gain a specific qualification in dementia
Volunteers who have contact with people with dementia

Facilities

Location

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Bradford (West Yorkshire)
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Richmond Road, BD7 1DP

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About this course

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Quality
  • International
  • Dementia
  • Social care
  • Training
  • Communication
  • Health Care
  • Biomedical
  • Psychological and sociological models

Course programme

The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.


Understanding the Experiences of People with Dementia

Year 1, Semester 1

The aims of this module are to provide you with a critical understanding of biomedical, psychological and sociological models of dementia, and of the impact of a range of factors on the experience of dementia. You will develop a critical appreciation of the overall experience of living with dementia.

People with Dementia and their Families: Communication and Inclusion

Year 1, Semester 2

Assessed by means of a case study assignment, the module aims to enable you to: critique theories underpinning participation and user involvement, in relation to people with dementia and facilitate the participation of people with dementia and their families in plans and decisions that affect them.

Arts and activities in Dementia Care

Year 1, Semester 2

This module is designed to enable students with an interest in arts practice, organising activities, and/or psychosocial interventions to develop, implement and evaluate arts projects or other individually meaningful activities for people with dementia, on a one-to-one or group basis. On completion you will be able to critically appraise a range of evidence to support the development of a specific arts project or activity group for one or more people with dementia.

Practice Development and Organisational Change

Year 2, Semester 1

The aims of this module are to provide you with an understanding of ways to improve care or services for people with dementia, by means of small-scale, focused, practice change initiatives. You will identify an area for concern, and follow through a participatory action research cycle in order to produce an action plan for implementing your change initiative.

Evidence Based Dementia Practice

Year 2, Semester 2

This module enables you to gather a range of evidence (research, clinical, experiential) in relation to a specific area of dementia practice which is of personal interest to you, or of particular relevance to your field of work. You will utilise this evidence to develop a critical and systematic understanding of the selected area of dementia practice.

Psychosocial and Pharmaceutical Support for People with Dementia

Year 2, Semester 2

This module will develop your skills concerning approaches to providing ongoing support for people living with dementia and their families, including appropriate psychosocial/non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. You will critically appraise and synthesise evidence concerning the needs of people with dementia and how these can be met through self-management and post-diagnostic support.

Dementia Studies (distance learning) PG Diploma

Price on request