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Magisterutbildning i Demensvňrd f÷r Arbets- och Fysioterapeuter

Overview

The Magisterutbildning i Demensvňrd f÷r Arbets- och Fysioterapeuter is a unique web-based master's program in dementia care for occupational and physical therapists. Developed in collaboration with the Silviahemmet Foundation, this program is designed to provide therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for individuals with dementia.

Om Utbildningen

Program Description

The program is a 60-credit master's degree that can be completed in two years on a part-time basis. It is designed to be flexible, allowing students to work while pursuing their studies. The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical courses, with a focus on evidence-based practice and person-centered care.

Course Structure

The program consists of the following courses:

• Demenssjukdom frňn cell till samhńlle (Dementia from Cell to Society)
• Vetenskaplig teori och metod (Scientific Theory and Method)
• Implementering av evidensbaserad arbetsterapi/fysioterapi f÷r personer med demens (Implementation of Evidence-Based Occupational/Physical Therapy for Individuals with Dementia)
• Examensarbete i arbetsterapi/fysioterapi (Master's Thesis in Occupational/Physical Therapy)

Tid och Plats

Study Form and Duration

The program is offered as a distance learning course, with studies conducted over four semesters on a part-time basis. The planned start date for the program is autumn 2027.

Mňlgrupp

Target Group

The program is designed for occupational and physical therapists who wish to deepen their knowledge of dementia care. It is also suitable for those who want to support change and development work in the field of dementia care at their workplace.

Kursledning

Course Leadership

The program is led by:

• Eva Lindqvist, Adjunct at the Department of Occupational Therapy, Institute of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet
• Anna-Karin Welmer, Docent, Lecturer in Physical Therapy, Institute of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, and Physical Therapist at Karolinska University Hospital

Beh÷righet

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional degree (at least 180 credits) in occupational therapy or physical therapy. English proficiency is also required, with a minimum grade of B/6 from Swedish upper secondary school.

Pris

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the program will be updated when the application opens.

Intresseanmńlan

Expression of Interest

Although the application is not currently open, interested individuals can submit an expression of interest to receive notification when the application period begins.

Kort om Kursen

Program Facts

• Credits: 60 hp
• Study form: Distance learning
• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Language: English