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Overview
What you will learn
The Leading Care in Dementia and Frailty course offered by City St George's, University of London will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage the complexity of caring for people whose needs often span organisational boundaries and a continuum of care from diagnosis to end of life.
By the end of the course you will:
- Gain an understanding of the complex care needs of older people, people living with dementia and people living with frailty
- Be able to critically evaluate the evidence base for best practice in managing the care of people with complex needs
- Be able to critically evaluate your role in leading/managing supportive care for people with complex needs
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- the evidence base for advanced aspects of care in Dementia and Frailty
- communicating and connecting with people with complex needs
- carer and family engagement
- comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- shared decision making
- balancing risk and safety
- promoting self-management and engaging technology
- staying connected – social networks, care networks
- managing transitions in care
- service development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for any health or social care professional with previous level 6 study.
If your first language is not English, one of the following is required:
- A first degree from a UK university
- A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions from Australia, Canada or the United States of America.
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS) a score of 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72 required
- TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 Reading and 20 Speaking
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1250 GBP / full≈ 1250 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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