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Expert Practice in Delivering Person-Centred Dementia Care PG Award at University of Worcester

University of Worcester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This online award is part of an evidence-based intervention designed to improve psychosocial care for people living with dementia and reduce the use of restrictive practices, including antipsychotic medication. Developed from the ‘Focussed Intervention Training and Support (FITS) ’ programme, it offers a proven approach to supporting people with complex needs and distressed behaviour. During the course, you’ll deliver one FITS cohort in your own setting, gaining practical, real-world experience. On completion, you could become a Dementia Practice Development Coach, leading implementation in your organisation.

Duration: 1 year part time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Worcester, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 level or above. You must have experience of delivering training, education and professional development to direct care staff and and be able to deliver a training and support group to staff working in health and care organisations as part of the course. If you do not have a degree but have equivalent qualifications or experience, we encourage you to apply. We will ask you to complete a short, written task related to the course. You may also be invited to interview with the Programme Lead. More information If your first language is not English, you will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the programme (e.g. IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element, or equivalent). It is essential that you have access to a PC, laptop, tablet or mobile device with a reliable internet connection. If you are being sponsored by your employer, you must provide evidence of employer approval and payment agreement on application.

Duration: 1 year part time

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