Social and Health Care Practice: Dementia

Why study with us?

This sector designed course is endorsed by Alzheimer’s Society (UK) and has been developed in conjunction with Skills for Care and Foundation Degree Forward (FDF). It is a response to the National Dementia Strategy and the drive to improve the care received by people who have dementia.

The programme draws from cutting edge dementia practice theory and ensures that students gain skills to provide support and care to people with dementia.

The programme is the result of collaboration with employers and carers in the field of dementia and continues to benefit from this collaboration in its delivery.

Students will benefit from the shared expertise of experienced workers in dementia practice and will be supported in their learning by a Personal Academic Tutor and a mentor in practice.

A significant amount of the learning takes place in practice.

What can this course lead to?

Success on the programme will ensure competence and ability to manage the care and support of people with dementia in a range of care settings. It also guarantees acceptance on the BSc (Hons) Evidence Based Practice award.

Resources and facilities

The course will be supported by the full range of elearning and Library and Student Support Services of the University and by pastoral and practice support from the University and associate staff.

Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credits

Selection criteria

• Four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• One A-level or NVQ 3 (or equivalent)
• All applicants must have employer support

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Modules

Year 1

Semester 1

• Personal Development Planning
• Understanding Dementia

Semester 2

• Work Place contexts
• Practitioner Values in Dementia Care

Year 2

Semester 1

• Foundations for Decision Making
• Self Awareness and Relationship Building (Dementia Care)

Semester 2

• Appraising and Using Evidence
• Assessing and Meeting the Needs of a Person with Dementia

Year 3

Semester 1

• Managing Self and Others
• Contemporary Approaches to Dementia Care

Semester 2

• Negotiated Learning in Dementia Care
• Communication and Collaborative Working in Dementia Care

Course summary

The University of Cumbria and local partners are commencing a new award for carers (employed and informal) who work with people who have Dementia. Intended to raise the quality of care for people who have dementia, the new award is endorsed by Skills for Care, Alzheimer’s Society (UK) and Foundation Degree Forward. It is particularly aimed at those who attend to the needs of a person with dementia on a regular basis, delivering or managing care.