Module - Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts HCPD6239
The aim of this module is to provide you with an in-depth awareness of the concept of dementia and its impact on the person with dementia and their family.
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically analyse how learning from this module may transform your understanding of your 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.
- Defining and exploring different types of dementia
- Principles of person centred care (inc. language/understanding spiritual and mental health needs)
- Identifying signs and symptoms
- Understanding causes and stages (inc. understanding memory loss)
- Treatment and management of dementia and models of dementia care (including exploring contemporary approaches)
- Supporting relationships with family and friends/understanding family perspectives/stigma
- Behavioural symptoms that are challenging
- Enabling choice and participation
- Government legislation/Ethical issues
- Living Well with Dementia Agenda
Formative Assessment
- Reflective written draft
Summative Assessment
- Written exercise of 3000 words
Students who successfully complete this module as a stand-alone module will be eligible for a University transcript of credit.
To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. Additionally, to access this module, you must have experience of working in a health, wellbeing, social care or appropriate setting.
When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.
20 credit health module pricing
20 Credit Health Module Pricing
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
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