| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This postgraduate program in dementia care offers specialized modules in understanding dementia, assessment, care planning, and enhancing the experience of living with dementia. Graduates from various healthcare sectors can specialize in dementia care, promoting excellence in practice. The program is designed to provide robust education, grounded in clinical expertise and interdisciplinary input, preparing students for careers in dementia care.
Program Outline
students:
- Ways of Understanding Dementia and Dementia Care
- Critical Issues in Assessment and Care Planning
- Enhancing the Experience of Living with Dementia
- Upon successful completion of the Certificate modules, students may opt to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma and take a further two modules:
- Fundamentals of Palliative and End of Life Care
- Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Health Care
- They will also need to choose one of two optional modules:
- Ethics and Law in Health and Social Care
- Clinical Practice Module
- M.Sc. candidates may apply to study on a full-time basis and take all modules in one year. Should the candidate choose the Clinical Practice module, however, the Masters course must be taken part-time over two years.
- Masters students are also required to complete a dissertation.
Careers:
- The course prepares graduates from the nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, social work, physiotherapy, and chaplaincy sectors to specialize in the field of dementia with dementia- specific knowledge, skills and values to promote excellence in the area of dementia care practice.
Other:
- The program is developed in partnership with national key stakeholders to meet the demands and challenges within the healthcare system and specifically within dementia care.
- The programme is firmly grounded in a body of knowledge and clinical expertise that aims to promote excellence in the area of dementia care practice.
- It is also designed to provide academically robust education for the students and the various modules offered develop and complement subjects undertaken at degree or ‘equivalent’ level.
- Interdisciplinary input to the design, development and delivery of this programme stems from a variety of dementia experts.
- Students on this programme will come from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, social work, physiotherapy, chaplaincy and other disciplines.
Trinity College Dublin
Overview:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, known for its vibrant community of staff, students, and alumni. It is considered one of the world's great universities, located in the heart of Dublin, a city renowned for its rich history and culture.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university boasts a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among its members. Students can expect a stimulating environment where ideas are exchanged and explored.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Reputation:
Trinity College Dublin is recognized as a leading university worldwide.Vibrant Community:
The university fosters a strong sense of community among its staff, students, and alumni.Dublin Location:
Situated in Dublin, students have access to a city rich in history, culture, and opportunities.Academic Programs:
Other:
Entry Requirements:
- Current registration on the appropriate division of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland live register.
- A minimum of one year’s professional experience in supporting persons with dementia in the past two years.
- Experience working in an area where dementia care is delivered.
- An Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as social, health or pastoral care.
- Candidates with relevant and significant experience as practitioners in the field of dementia care may be considered with a lower class degree or equivalent.
