MSc in Dementia (UCC)
Who is the programme suitable for?
Doctors
Nurses
HSCP's
Psychologists
Brief Description
This course provides healthcare professionals with the skills to care for a person living with dementia from diagnosis to end-of-life.
The course content includes:
Dementia presentations
Assessments
Sub-types and differentials; restorative and adaptive cognitive and non-cognitive interventions
A strong focus on communication
Ethical approaches and care planning
Translation of evidence to clinical practice
Reflection on legislative
Policy and societal influences on dementia care across health and social care settings.
Duration
Full-time over 12 months or part-time over two years.
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning programme
Online or via evening webinars
Face-to-face lectures
Tutorials
Workshops
Case-based learning.
Workshops focus on peer-learning and skills practice (e.g communication skills, capacity assessment, critical appraisal).
Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits incorporating approximately 300 total hours of structured contact time, provided face-to-face, via webinars or online.
Most classes are held in two-day blocks during weekdays.
In addition to structured contact time, students perform approximately 900 hours of self-directed learning, submitting module assignments and reports.
Where is it available?
Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, UCC
Cost
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Contact information
Lorraine Crossan, Programme Manager