Dementia

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Dementia

e-Dementia covers the knowledge and skills needed to deliver individual, compassionate care to people living with dementia. It is suitable for nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and domestic/clerical staff who work anywhere in the world.

A high-quality dementia course for practitioners globally

The programme explores a range of topics, including:

  • understanding dementia
  • supporting people to live well with the condition
  • communicating with people affected by dementia
  • supporting families
  • end-of-life care

e-Dementia focuses in particular on the psychological and social aspects of the condition. It features many video interviews involving people dealing with dementia, which provide valuable insights into the condition. Interactive exercises also allow you to reflect on the learning and consider the role you can play in improving dementia care.

Drawing on the latest global research and best practice in this field, this high-quality dementia course has been developed by researchers from the University of Bradford, which was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2015 for its work on dementia. The authors are all experts in adult learning theory.

Easy online access

e-Dementia is accessible online so you can study at your own pace and fit the training around your busy working life.

 

What Will You Learn?

  • Improve your knowledge and skills in dementia care
  • Written by leading dementia researchers from the University of Bradford

Course Content

Course Content
The e-Dementia programme is arranged into two modules, which are divided up into smaller learning sessions. Each session takes around 20 minutes to complete. Module 1: Introduction to Living with Dementia Module 1 is aimed at raising greater awareness about dementia for all people working in the health and social care sectors, including non-clinical staff. This is particularly useful for induction training or as a basis for more advanced training. This module focuses on: -Dementia awareness -Person-centred dementia care Module 2: Enabling People to Live Well with Dementia Module 2 is aimed at people who have daily contact with people affected by dementia. This includes nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and allied health professionals. This module explores: Dementia identification, assessment and diagnosis Dementia risk, reduction and prevention Communication, interaction and behaviour in dementia care Health and well-being in dementia care Pharmacological interventions in dementia care Living well with dementia and promoting independence Families and carers as partners in dementia care Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care Law, ethics and safeguarding in dementia care End of life dementia care Research and evidence-based practice in dementia Leadership in transforming dementia care