Evidence-based Dementia Practice draft

Program Overview

This part-time online module in Evidence-Based Dementia Care Practice provides professionals and volunteers with knowledge and skills to improve dementia care. Delivered over 16 weeks, it includes group discussions, real-time tutorials, and a literature review assessment. The module is designed to be directly applicable to the workplace and supports career progression in dementia care.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This part-time online distance learning module can be studied as part of the Postgraduate Certificate Dementia Studies and is one of the core modules on the 3-year MSc Advanced Dementia Studies. You are also able to take this module as a single, stand-alone module to gain 30-credits. The module gives you the opportunity to consider the value of different types of evidence, including the role research plays in evidence-based practice, as well as other types of evidence such as clinical intuition/experience, narrative accounts from people with dementia and policy. This programme is intended for UK and international students who are:

• Health and social care professionals who want to gain further knowledge about evidence-based dementia care practice
• Voluntary workers who already have contact with people with dementia
The course is assessed fully online - you do not need to attend the University at any point during your studies. However, this does not mean you need to study alone - you will be part of a group of fellow national and international students passionate about improving dementia care.

Outline:

The module is delivered over 16-weeks, with 12 teaching weeks and four assessment weeks. Within the 12 teaching weeks, the module content is delivered online via the University’s learning platform, Canvas. You will engage with your peers and tutors in six group discussions based on set activities (such as reviewing videos created by key stakeholders including people with dementia, exploring case studies, and evaluating research). You will also meet three times online in real-time tutorials, where you can discuss learning and practice. Each module has a study guide and planner which will take you through the module and all the learning activities. You will have support from your module tutor and a personal academic tutor throughout the module. You are also encouraged to share your experience with others on the course who work in a variety of health and social care roles from around the world.

Assessment:

The module is assessed by a 3,000-word review of literature related to an area of dementia care practice which is relevant to you and your interests. You will also present your findings and recommendations of this review in a 10-minute presentation to your peers online. This enables you to share ideas with your peers and stay connected to the rest of the student community.

Teaching:

The module is delivered online via the University’s learning platform, Canvas. You will engage with your peers and tutors in six group discussions based on set activities (such as reviewing videos created by key stakeholders including people with dementia, exploring case studies, and evaluating research). You will also meet three times online in real-time tutorials, where you can discuss learning and practice. Each module has a study guide and planner which will take you through the module and all the learning activities. You will have support from your module tutor and a personal academic tutor throughout the module. You are also encouraged to share your experience with others on the course who work in a variety of health and social care roles from around the world.

Careers:

This module will support your career progression in your chosen field. You can choose to build upon this module with further study that can lead to a full MSc award.

Other:

• The deadline for applications is August each year (the exact deadline date for the next intake is to be confirmed).
• The next intake for this module is September 2023.
• You must already have a work role, or voluntary placement, which regularly brings you into contact with people who have dementia for the duration of the module.
• You must also have access to a computer with an internet connection, as all teaching takes place online.
You must also be prepared to spend an average of 15 hours a week on your studies.