Program Overview

Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia

Overview

The Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia module is an option module in the BSc Professional Practice programme. The module provides health and allied professionals with underpinning knowledge and an evidence base from which to deliver twenty-first century dementia-related health care in a range of contexts. Students will demonstrate knowledge of person-centred dementia care with a particular focus on the impact of the physical environment - whether this is an acute setting, in the community or in an ambulance.

Core themes of lived experience of dementia and meaningful communication are incorporated throughout the module. With a focus on applying evidence to practice students will explore:

• The basics of dementia, delirium and depression
• Risk factors for dementia
• Approaches to dementia care in marginalised populations
• Post diagnostic support: pharmacological and non-pharmacological, including the impact of the physical environment on the wellbeing of people with dementia
• Advanced dementia care

For students in Scotland, this module is delivered at skilled practice level of the Promoting Excellence Framework (NES 2011). Skilled level covers the four key knowledge and skills areas of keeping well, living well, living well with increased support and dying well, recognising different stages of the journey experienced by people with dementia.

Flexible Learning

This short course forms part of the BSc Professional Practice. You can study other stand-alone continuing professional development (CPD) short courses from this degree:

• Assessing and Managing Symptoms in Palliative Care
• Gateway to Further Study
• Improving quality through work-based learning
• Mental Health, Everyone’s Business
• Understanding and Assessing Pain

Entrance Requirements

This module is available to all health, social care and allied healthcare professionals who are either working in practice or planning to return to practice.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Objectives

The objective of this module are to:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of empirical research in dementia care.
• Critically review the impact of the physical environment on the wellbeing of people with dementia.
• Examine the impact of dementia among different population groups.
• Demonstrate understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological supports for people living with dementia.

Delivery and Assessment

The module is delivered entirely online. Some students are anticipated to be working in posts that require on-call or shift working which means that to enhance the student experience and maximise online participation, this module is delivered flexibly. Teaching methods include synchronous (real time) tutorials that are recorded for students unable to attend, pre-recorded material and asynchronous (not real time) discussion boards. Online office hours for ongoing support will be regularly available.

Assessment

The module is assessed by a 2500 word essay.

Module Coordinator

Dr Karen Watchman

Employability

The learning from this module will enhance your evidence based knowledge and understanding to inform your practice and can be used as part of your academic and professional development.

Key Facts

• Module code NURU307
• Start date 15 Sep 2025
• Application deadline 1 Sep 2025
• Duration 11 weeks
• Credit value SCQF 20
• SCQF level Level 9
• Fees Home: £729, International: £1,337
• Mode of study part time
• Delivery online