#PS-04-14 Foundations in Dementia
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
The University of NottinghamDescription
Gain expert knowledge and skills to care for individuals living with dementia
Dementia is becoming more common worldwide. On this course, you will learn to understand people with dementia and to care appropriately as a professional or family supporter. Spanning six topics from prevention and diagnosis to end of life care, the course also offers insights from recent research.
Whatever your role in dementia care, by engaging with the resources and exchanging views with others, you will gain knowledge, skills, and confidence in dealing with people with dementia. Some of the material is specific to England and Wales, such as the legal context and health service provision.
Who will you learn with?
A social researcher in dementia for over 25 years, I also trained and practised as a social worker. I have over 100 peer-reviewed papers based on collaborative research in numerous studies.
A registered nurse and academic in dementia. I collaborate on a number of research studies which aim to improve the health and quality of life of people living with dementia.
I am a Principal Lecturer in Nursing at Nottingham Trent University. As a registered nurse and educator I have worked with many individuals who have dementia.
Who developed the course?
The University of Nottingham is committed to providing a truly international education, inspiring students with world-leading research and benefitting communities all around the world.
What Will I Learn?
- Identify how lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of dementia
- Assess the signs and symptoms that may indicate dementia and describe the pathway to diagnosis and treatment
- Identify communication approaches which can support the person with dementia to communicate their needs
- Debate ethical aspects of decision-making in the light of English laws and guidelines (Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014 etc)
- 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
- Demonstrate awareness of what it means to live well with dementia and the contribution of assistive technology in everyday care
- Assess strategies for pain management in palliative care and discuss how Advanced Decisions/Directives may be used in practice
- Apply evidence from research to support effective care for people with dementia
- Compare the impact of different interventions including medication and psychosocial approaches
Topics for this course
Welcome to the course
Introductions
Introduction to dementia
How the brain works
Cognition and dementia
Risk factors for dementia
Important note on Coronavirus
It's all very clear and well-paced
Amazing courses.
Good, thanks for 3 great lecturers.
Sarah Goldberg, the lecturer is great, I love the style of the lectures, it's great.
It was a very professional course for me to gain knowledge, skills and confidence in dealing with people with dementia.
This course is a great course for us to learn about people with dementia and take care of them appropriately as professionals or family supporters.
We have dementia patients in our family, and it takes a lot of expertise and skills to take care of them. At first we were all in a hurry. It was a very good and practical course.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- This course would suit health and social care professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers). It will also interest students, carers of people with dementia, individuals with a recent diagnosis, volunteers, and dementia researchers.