This 20 credit Principles of Dementia Care distance learning module is suitable for multi-professions and designed for all dementia care contexts.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
At level 6 (UZTRWL-20-3):
- critique the dominant theories, concepts, philosophies and practices that influence the delivery of person-centred dementia care.
- evaluate the available evidence base that supports effective communication with people with dementia and reduces the disabling effects of malignant social psychology in care contexts.
- analyse unmet need and psycho-social approaches to enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of people with dementia and reduce challenging presentations.
- discuss the legal and ethical issues relevant to practice with people with dementia.
- appraise the evidence base that encourages a partnership approach with the person’s family/carers, to develop effective, innovative and collaborative practice.
At level 7 (UZTRWR-20-M):
- critique the dominant theories, concepts, philosophies and practices that influence the delivery of person-centred dementia care.
- critically evaluate the available evidence base that supports effective communication with people with dementia and reduces the disabling effects of malignant social psychology in care contexts.
- critically explore unmet need and psycho-social approaches to enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of people with dementia and reduce challenging presentations.
- critically explore the legal and ethical issues relevant to practice with people with dementia, providing a critical rationale for decision making and risk taking.
- critically appraise the evidence base that encourages a partnership approach with the person’s family/carers, to develop effective, innovative and collaborative practice.
- synthesise the evidence and argue a practice change perspective that promotes positive approaches to care within the practitioner’s clinical area.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards:
- BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Award
For more information visit: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/UZTRWL203/principles-of-dementia-care
Course Website
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