Course Features
Duration
6 weeks
Delivery Method
Online
Available on
Lifetime Access
Accessibility
Mobile, Desktop
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Level
Intermediate
Effort
3 hours per week
Teaching Type
Self Paced
Course Description
Course Overview
Alumni Network
International Faculty
Post Course Interactions
Instructor-Moderated Discussions
Skills You Will Gain
What You Will Learn
Apply evidence from research to support effective care for people with dementia
Assess strategies for pain management in palliative care and discuss how Advanced Decisions-Directives may be used in practice
Assess the signs and symptoms that may indicate dementia and describe the pathway to diagnosis and treatment
Compare the impact of different interventions including medication and psychosocial approaches
Debate ethical aspects of decision-making in the light of English laws and guidelines (Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014 etc)
Demonstrate awareness of what it means to live well with dementia and the contribution of assistive technology in everyday care
Describe the impact of caring on family supporters
Explore the meaning of person-centred care in view of the diversity of people with dementia and their supporters, while reflecting on the influence of one's own culture, beliefs and values at all stages of dementia
Identify communication approaches which can support the person with dementia to communicate their needs
Identify how lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of dementia
Target Students
It will also interest students, carers of people with dementia, individuals with a recent diagnosis, volunteers, and dementia researchers
This course would suit health and social care professionals (eg
nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers)
Course Instructors
Jo Rutt
Instructor
Justine Schneider
Instructor
Sarah Goldberg
Instructor