The Psychology of Dementia Care PGCert
Postgraduate
In St Andrews
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
St andrews (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Years
The Postgraduate Certificate in The Psychology of Dementia Care focuses on the practical application of psychological theory in dementia care and is intended for professional care staff and management who provide services to people with dementia.
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About this course
The structure of the programme is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing students to take one, two or all three of the modules, which you may pay for one at a time (the Postgraduate Certificate requires the completion of all three).
Students are encouraged to question current practice and to apply psychological theory to their own working situation.
The distance learning format allows students to attain the Postgraduate Certificate remotely and at their own pace.
Graduates from the distance learning programme entered or continued their work in a variety of occupations, including:
clinical services development manager
community care officer
deputy nurse manager
occupational therapist
podiatrist
speech and language therapist
senior social worker
The School will accept one of the following as appropriate entry qualifications:
A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline.
Accredited Prior Learning: a professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or similar.
Experiential Prior Learning: substantial relevant work experience in a related discipline and at least three year's practical experience in the field.
If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Dementia
- Effective care
- Developmental psychology
- Social Psychology
- Perception
- Behavioural
- Social Science
- Quantitative
- Professional
Course programme
Each module typically comprises:
- 200 notional hours of learning time delivered by distance learning
- 100% coursework assessment.
The modules in this programme have varying methods of delivery and assessment. For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue which is for the 2017–2018 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2019 entry.
Compulsory modules- The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia: an introduction to the psychosocial impact of dementia on individuals with a diagnosis and those who care for them.
- The Care of Individuals with Dementia: introduces several psychological models of dementia care and explores the psychological needs of individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
- Implementing Effective Care: provides a theoretical and evidence-based background to equip students with strategies that will allow them to plan, change, measure and maintain effective practice in their workplaces.
The modules listed here are indicative, and there is no guarantee they will run for 2019 entry. Take a look at the most up-to-date modules in the module catalogue.
The Psychology of Dementia Care PGCert