Module Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts
Course Overview
The module aims to provide students with an in-depth awareness of the concept of dementia and its impact on the person with dementia and their family.
Course Details
- Location: Online
- Duration: Part-time, Short Course
- Start Date: January 2023
- Entry Requirements: Programme specification (PDF)
Key Course Details
On successful completion, students will be able to:
- Critically analyze how learning from this module has transformed their understanding of practice
- Critically evaluate models and concepts of dementia in terms of recognition, causes, early interventions, and potential impact on the person with dementia
- Critically examine contemporary issues related to the context and practice of dementia care for individuals and their families
Graduate Destinations
Having completed this module, students may wish to use it towards a degree such as the BSc (Hons) Practice Development or BSc (Hons) Nursing: Practice Development.
Course Outline
Course Summary
The module aims to provide students with an in-depth awareness of the concept of dementia and its impact on the person with dementia and their family.
Modules
- Year 1:
- Module Code: HCPD6039
- Module Name: Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts
Programme Specification
Programme specification (PDF)
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning Methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – students will be able to access the Student Hub after completing online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep other commitments open until confirmation of the teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry Requirements
- Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level
Selection Criteria
To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at level 6 and commit to attempting the assessment. Students must have experience of working in a health, wellbeing, social care, or appropriate setting.
Application Information
See programme specification for more details.
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