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Study Details: Postgraduate Certificate 12 months
This innovative postgraduate certificate is the first course of its kind in England. It is taught by a pioneering team of academics in the world-leading Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford who are making great developments in dementia research and care.
It is designed for practitioners from a variety of clinical backgrounds working in health care settings where diagnostic services and post-diagnostic support for people with dementia are provided. The programme aims to support learners to develop high-level skills in assessment, diagnosis, clinical management and ongoing support for people with dementia and their carers.
Study is through a blended learning approach and is delivered fully online. Assessment of the programme includes theoretical as well as clinical competence assessment undertaken by a clinical mentor. The programme aligns to tiers 2 and 3 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework.
This programme is suitable for practitioners in a range of roles including GP’s, social (non-medical) prescribers, practice nurses, community matrons and advanced nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists. Applicants must be able to engage in assessment and diagnostic activities, as well as offer post-diagnostic support in order to be able to pass the competencies for the programme.
A good first degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
Current registration with a professional body
To be currently working within a service that provides assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support for people with dementia
Support from your employer to undertake this programme of study
Have an appropriate clinical mentor for the duration of the course
Access to a computer with a broadband connection, and the ability to download software to this and to access online resources including social networking sites
Have computing skills commensurate with the demands of the programme
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