Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education in Dementia Care

Summary:

The Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education in Dementia Care is designed to be of interest to a wide group of people interested in the field of Dementia Care from a range of backgrounds including, Carers, Support Workers, Nursing Staff, Occupational Therapy and other related fields. This programme could also be of interest to students who have recently left school or those formal and informal Carers who have an inherent interest in Dementia. It is also hoped that Course will inspire people and act as the catalyst for further study in Dementia Care.

The entry requirements for the programme are:• Successful interview with the Course Team
• An inherent interest in Dementia Care
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (this may not be relevant for mature applicants.)
• Relevant experience of Dementia Care either as a formal or an informal Carer.

All successful candidates will need to have a least one day per week working, either voluntarily or paid, in a Dementia Care setting. The role of this will be to assist the student with applying new knowledge into practice, thereby developing skills.
(Although GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above are not a requirement for this course, these will be recommended for students who do not hold them at enrolment in order to assist academic progression. Students will be able to apply to undertake these qualifications alongside the programme should they wish to do so).

The Certificate/Diploma will align the learning to the Common Core Principles for Supporting People with Dementia developed in 2011. There are a core group of Principles which have been embedded within the content of the Course and which are supported by Skills for Health, Skills for Care and the Department for Health in the following core areas:

1. Principles of self care
2. Principles for supporting people with dementia
3. Principles for working with carers
4. Principles of end of life care
5. Personalisation - key principles of self directed support

The Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education in Dementia Care will run over 2 academic years. In year 1 students will undertake 120 credits worth of learning at Level 4 and in year 2, 120 credits at Level 5.

The modules on the Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education in Dementia Care include a range of assessment methods. The assessment types include portfolio based evidence, open book exams, essays, case studies, presentations, seminars and Personal Development Plans in order to ensure that all assessment preferences are covered and to assess students in a range of methods.

On completing the programme, progression opportunities for successful students could include the BSc Nursing and BA Professional Studies at UEA, and the BA Leadership and Management at CCN.

The aim of the Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education will be to prepare students for direct work with people in the social care sector.Students on the course will gain invaluable knowledge and skills which will assist their understanding of the complex nature of this disease. Skills for Care have recognised that this course will be an active way of growing a young workforce in an area of deficit.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates

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Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.