
Overview
ith dementia, and their families, are poorly understood and inconsistently addressed.
The programme
An awareness of the psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs of the whole person is key to tackling this issue - something that this online course will give you.
You’ll develop the knowledge and understanding that will help you provide better quality support to - and enhance the wellbeing and dignity of - people with dementia towards the end of life. You’ll also learn to better communicate and co-ordinate care with their families.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia course offered by FutureLearn in partnership with the University of East Anglia, you'll be able to:
- Discuss individualised care, taking into account psycho-social, physical and spiritual needs
- Reflect on how social relationships and communication may be affected in advanced dementia
- Identify symptoms associated with end of life, including recognising and managing pain in people with dementia
- Explain the need to find meaning in the life and death of the person with dementia
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
What topics will you cover?
- Connecting with others
- Advance care planning
- Expressing self
- Wellbeing at the end of life
- Nutrition and hydration
- Symptom management
- Finding meaning
- Specialist support
- Supporting families through grief
Lecturers
Sarah Housden
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is aimed at health and social care professionals. You’ll need a basic level of dementia awareness, which you may have gained in a health or social care setting, working with people with dementia, or through caring for a relative, friend or neighbour.
- During the course, you’ll be able to discuss your experiences with other learners and learn from theirs. It may also be useful to you to have a friend or colleague with whom you can discuss and reflect on issues that might arise during the course.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
74 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
74 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 74 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.