Dementia: Assessing and Meeting Care Needs

Module delivery dates

Carlisle - attendance dates for Term 3, 2013/4 to be announced

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

To enable students to assess the needs and develop a plan of care for a person who has dementia incorporating a clear evidence base.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Dementia Care. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module. Students must be able to apply the learning outcomes of the module to their practice. Modules

HLLG6013 Dementia: Assessing and Meeting Care Needs - 20 credits at level 6

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

• To apply, with a professional context, appropriate methods of assessment, intervention and evaluation to meet the needs of individuals with dementia and their families
• Critically evaluate the principles of duty of care and accountability within health and social care practice
• Evaluate and apply relevant theories to the practice of dementia care using an evidence-based approach
• To analyse the rationale for the care provision including the unique and specific needs of the individuals being cared for
• To explore challenging behaviours and risk management within dementia care.

Course summary The indicative module content includes: Individualised care planning; Involving individuals in planning their long term options; Risk assessment; Managing behaviours perceived to be challenging; Assessment and screening tools - nutrition, cognition, communication, physical health etc; Supporting relationships with family and friends; Understanding family circumstances; Improving the quality of life by promoting and maintaining independence; Managing end of life care; Managing user preference and family conflict.