Modules
We offer a range of individual modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These are for people who would like to up-date and improve their knowledge in a particular topic area or for those who are returning to study after a break. We welcome applications from those who are currently working with people with dementia and have some previous formal learning experience. All our modules are offered by distance learning and utilise a range of learning methods. Each module involves a one day face-to-face introductory session followed by online learning using a dedicated website.
Dementia is now a priority for governments across the UK and all our modules encourage and enable students to engage with and respond to current government initiatives such as the National Dementia Strategy in England and the NHS HEAT targets in Scotland.
Undergraduate Programme in Dementia Studies
We have recently redesigned our undergraduate programme and currently offer three modules. Our undergraduate modules have broad appeal and provide a great option for those who wish to up-date and improve their knowledge and for those thinking about returning to academic study. As well as offering a great learning experience our undergraduate modules also provide an access route to our postgraduate education for those interesting in continuing their studies.
| NEW MODULE Transitions in dementia care |
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Level: UG, 22 credits Cost: £640 Start Dates: February 2011 |
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Diagnosis and Post-diagnostic Support for People with Dementia |
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Level: UG, 22 credits Cost: £640 Start Dates: February 2011 |
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This module meets the learning needs of practitioners who play a key role in supporting people with dementia and their carers before, during and immediately following diagnosis. The module stresses the importance of early intervention and identifies ways to maintain quality if life, dignity and choice for people living with dementia. |
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Improving Dementia Care |
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Level: UG, 22 credits Cost: £640 Start Dates: to be confirmed |
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This module enables students to further develop their understanding of the condition of dementia and to explore the experiences of people with dementia and their carers. Students are encouraged to reflect on current and best-practice approaches when working with people with dementia and their carers and to utilise their knowledge and learning to improve practice and the quality of care and support given to people with dementia and their carers. |
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Postgraduate standalone modules in dementia studies
Our postgraduate modules provide in-depth and focused study on a particular topic and will equip students with expertise in each area. We currently offer four standalone modules at a postgraduate level. Specific modules are offered in response to emerging issues and policy developments as well as demand from applicants. From 2011 we plan to introduce a new postgraduate module focusing on training and education for dementia care workers.
| NEW MODULE Education and support for dementia care workers | |
| Level: 11, 20 credits Cost: £790 Start Dates: February 2011 | |
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In an increasing complex practice environment, frontline workers need to be competent to deliver services that meet the challenges of current policy. This module focuses on the education and support of front line workers. The module will consider workforce training issues which have become of major concern to government ministers in the UK. There are good reasons for this as front line workers need to be competent to deliver services that meet the challenges of policy and the increasingly complex and changing practice environment. Factors such as workforce retention because of the reducing pool of new workers to take up jobs and a need to recruit and retrain more workers into Health and Social Care professions has led to an emphasis on education and training. |
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Supporting younger people with dementia |
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Level: 11, 20 credits Cost: £790 Start Dates: February 2011 |
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This module focuses on the experiences and support needs of younger people with dementia are gaining wider recognition within practice, policy and research. The main reason for this wider recognition is the increasing numbers of individuals being diagnosed with these conditions. This module provides an overview of current support for younger people with dementia, focusing on: • Support needs of younger people with dementia The younger age group presents a different range of challenges to carers, professionals and services. These challenges and the current responses to them are explored within this module. |
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Design, technology and dementia care: promoting best practice |
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Level: 11, 20 credits Cost: £790 Start Dates: to be confirmed |
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This module enables students to develop critical understanding of the application of assistive technology and design principles in developing and maintaining quality of life for people with dementia. Students will examine specific design and technology projects which aim to improve care for people with dementia and will explore ethical principles in the use of design and technology and controversial uses such as electronic tagging. |
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Palliative and end of life dementia care |
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Level: 11, 20 credits Cost: £790 Start Dates: to be confirmed |
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This module enables students to develop a critical understanding of the needs of people with dementia towards the end of their lives. Students will examine the history and current context of end of life care and consider ethical decision making in end of life care. The appropriateness of palliative care modules for dementia is also considered. |
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Supporting family dementia caregivers |
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Level: 11, 20 credits Cost: £790 Start Dates: to be confirmed |
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This module examines current approaches to working with people with dementia and their carers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the experience of carers through the exploration of demographic, personal and service related issues. It reflects on the challenges faced by the carers of people with dementia and the role of informal carers in the provision of care for people with dementia. It also encourages students to develop knowledge of relevant policy issues. |
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