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Dementia Studies
What courses are available?
Professional Development Programme
in Dementia Care
This programme is offered
at Higher Education Levels 1 and 2.
Target audience
Professionals, carers or
volunteers who want to learn about person centred dementia practice.
The course is particularly suitable for students who have limited experience
of formal study and/or who are unsure whether they want to undertake
a diploma or degree course, but who, nevertheless, want to obtain university
credits in this area.
Entry requirements
- For entry at level 1, no
formal qualifications are required for those over the age of 21.
- For entry at level 1, students
under 21 at the beginning of their studies will require a minimum of
120 points at GCE A level (or equivalent, e.g. NVQ level 3), to include
at least one pass in health, life science or a social science related
subject;
- Applicants over 21 who
have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. in Nursing, Occupational
Therapy or Social Work) or NVQ level 3 will normally enter the programme
at level 2;
- Access to a practice area
where dementia care is provided throughout the full period of your studies,
either as part of your regular employment or on a voluntary basis.
- Access to a computer that
can browse the internet and has a word processing programme on it, and
have computing skills commensurate with the demands of the course.
- Organisational support
for your studies, and be able to identify a mentor in the workplace.
Award
Students who successfully
complete the course receive a certificate of achievement from the Alzheimer's
Society and obtain 60 university credits which can then be used towards
gaining a diploma or degree in Dementia Studies.
Starting dates
September each year
Duration
18 – 24 months part-time
Fees
£1,110 for course
for EU students; £1,590 for course for non-EU students (2007/8).
Fees are subject to change.
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Compulsory modules
- Person Centred Dementia
Practice 1 or 2
- Building a Learning Portfolio
1 or 2
- One additional module
Assessment
Written assignments, case
studies
Course Co-ordinator
Dr. Geraldine Boyle
Tel: +44 (0)1274 236602
E-mail: g.m.boyle@bradford.ac.uk
Application form
Student Recruitment and
Support Office
School of Health Studies
Tel: +44 (0)1274 236365/6/7
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
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8 May
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