University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Summer after graduation

Planned timetable: 200 notional hours of learning time. Delivered by distance learning.

The module provides a theoretical and evidence-based background to assist students to implement effective dementia care. Students will begin by considering the application of psychological theory to dementia care in different environments, i.e. the home, day care, residential care and hospital care. This will then lead to an analysis of the needs of each individual (those with a diagnosis and carers) in care situations. Students will then examine how one might assess what effective care might look like and how one might approach its measurement. This part of the module will foster the beginnings of research skills that will stand the student in good stead for further postgraduate study. The final section of this module will ask students to consider how effective care can be maintained. This will involve the exploration of self-determination theory and models of work motivation. On completing this module, students will be equipped with evidence-based strategies that will allow them to plan, change, measure and maintain effective practice in their workplaces.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must have a University Degree or have other Certifiable or Experiential Prior Learning

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 200 notional hours of learning time. Delivered by distance learning.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Resubmission of the failed pieces of work.

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M P Ellis
Module teaching staff: Dr M Ellis
Module coordinator email mpe2@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• apply psychological theory to dementia care environments
• analyse the needs of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers
• assess the effectiveness of dementia care
• plan methods of improving and maintaining effective dementia care