Course description
Dementia: Person-Centred Studies
This module is for practitioners with a professional qualification in a health-related discipline and a first degree (or equivalent). You may undertake this module as part of the Mental Health pathway of the MSc Advanced Practice course.
In England, there are currently 570,000 people living with dementia. This is expected to double over the next 30 years, with one new case occurring every 3.2 minutes. Dementia costs the UK £17 billion each year, more than heart disease, stroke and cancer combined.
This module aims to develop the knowledge base and creative approaches to working with people living with dementia, including friends, families and carers.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Study at Level 5 or above within the last five years.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
You will gain a theoretical basis for understanding the clinical science of dementia for Alzheimer’s (the most common form of dementia) and other types such as vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. You will gain knowledge of up-to-date research into genetics and biological markers.
You will also develop your skills for working with complexity and crisis and develop leadership for transforming dementia care for individuals and groups of people living with dementia.
Expenses
Course Price: £833.00