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International approaches to dementia
This is part of the MSc Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice and may be taken as a standalone CPD course.
| SQCF | Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 20 |
| Academic Coordinator | Jo Alexjuk |
| Start date | September 2012 |
Course description
This course gives a critical introduction to theoretical frameworks that underpin dementia care. It takes a holistic view of dementia aiming to develop a critical understanding that includes, but goes beyond the medical approach. Key components of the course are the critical implications of ageing social policy and the economic impact of dementia around the world.
Course aims
- To develop awareness of theoretical approaches to dementia
- To develop cross cultural knowledge of dementia
- To develop a critical understanding of how local and national policy in different countries impacts on people with dementia and their carers
Method of delivery and assessment
Teaching and learning will be online using a range of multi-media approaches including: formal written assignments, online presentations, wikis and reflective blogs. Students are expected to use the assignments to bring together theory, research, policy and evidence from practice to address the learning outcomes of each course.
Further information
For further information about the content of this course please contact:
- MSc Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice
- Teviot Place
- Edinburgh
- EH8 9AG
- Work: +44 (0) 131 650 3890
- Email:
- dementia@ed.ac.uk
This article was published on Feb 12, 2013