Program Overview

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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.

Student Finance

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds available to support students throughout their studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first-year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Resources and Facilities

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Meet the Staff

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