Practice Development: Dementia Care

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. The timetable for level 6 modules running in 2013/4 is available on the Practice Development Framework website.

Indicative pathways for completion of the UAD or PgC within the academic year 2013/4, are available from the Practice Development Framework website at http://tiny.cc/healthcpd.

Why study with us?

The Practice Development Framework, which is based on the principles of credit accumulation (and transfer), flexibility and choice, incorporates all 'stand alone' modules belonging to the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. Students will have the opportunity to accumulate credit through the completion of 'stand alone' modules which are most appropriate to them and their practice. The number and type of modules will depend on the students desired target award. Once the appropriate amount of credit has been acquired, students will be able to transfer the credit into a named award (providing they meet the entry criteria for that award) and providing the requirements in relation to core and optional modules for the award have been achieved.

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.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care 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: 60 credits Selection criteria

Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and potential students will be offered advice by an academic tutor on the suitability of the award and their module choice within the award, dependent on factors such as currency of prior learning, and their personal and professional development needs. Students should be able to show potential benefit from studying for the award and offer a rationale for their module choices.

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Modules

Core modules-

Modules are 20 credits unless indicated

HHLG6012 Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts

HLLG6016 Dementia: Practitioner Values

*Optional modules-

Please check the module information pages for entry requirements, pre-requisite and co-requisite modules:

HLLG6009 Communication and Collaborative Working

HLLG6013 Dementia: Assessing and Meeting Care Needs

HLLG6018 Evidence Based Practice

HLLG6031-35 Negotiated Learning

HLLG6042-46 Work Based Learning

*Please note that not all modules will be available each year