Module Descriptors
SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
NURS50551
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Donna Wareham
Email: D.M.Wareham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 260
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- VIVA weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
There are two parts of the assessment
A profile of evidence with sections that have supporting evidence of achievement of all LO's. The profile of evidence will Include a 1500 word reflective assignment, weighted 60%
The profile and assignment to be discussed at a 20 minute viva voce, assessing all LO's, weighted 40%
Both elements to be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative assessment draft work to be reviewed during tutorials. Electronic feedback. To guide student towards final summative assessment
Formative seminar presentation of a case study
A profile of evidence with sections that have supporting evidence of achievement of all LO's. The profile of evidence will Include a 1500 word reflective assignment, weighted 60%
The profile and assignment to be discussed at a 20 minute viva voce, assessing all LO's, weighted 40%
Both elements to be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative assessment draft work to be reviewed during tutorials. Electronic feedback. To guide student towards final summative assessment
Formative seminar presentation of a case study
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Study required at level 4 evidenced and agreed in writing by the employer/ sponsor
Module Indicative Content
This module will enable the student to develop the skills and knowledge required to support people with dementia and improve service provision. It will explore and consider the micro and macro aspects of care delivery and provision which enhance the care experience for people with dementia.
Models and symptoms of dementia, including the diagnosis and process of different forms of dementia.
Assessing the needs for people with dementia, including social, psychological biological and spiritual needs.
Theories and models of person centred and family centred care.
Developing communication skills including communication models and strategies for service users, families, and carers.
Theories and approaches to the understanding of behaviours that challenge.
Working in partnership with service users, families and carers in developing care plans for people with dementia
Models and symptoms of dementia, including the diagnosis and process of different forms of dementia.
Assessing the needs for people with dementia, including social, psychological biological and spiritual needs.
Theories and models of person centred and family centred care.
Developing communication skills including communication models and strategies for service users, families, and carers.
Theories and approaches to the understanding of behaviours that challenge.
Working in partnership with service users, families and carers in developing care plans for people with dementia
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (40 hours)
30 hours Workshops
3 hours Tutorials
7 hours Facilitated group activity
Guided Independent Study: (260 Hours)
50 hours Reading
100 hours written assessment preparation
50 hours Web based learning activities
60 hours Viva preparation
30 hours Workshops
3 hours Tutorials
7 hours Facilitated group activity
Guided Independent Study: (260 Hours)
50 hours Reading
100 hours written assessment preparation
50 hours Web based learning activities
60 hours Viva preparation
Module Resources
Library and IT
Internet
Access to computer
Internet
Access to computer
Module Texts
Clarke et al (2012) Wilkinson Risk assessment and Management for Living Well with Dementia Jessica Kinsley P.
May, H et al (2009) Enriched Care Planning for People with Dementia: A Good Practice Guide for Delivering Person-centred Care Jessica Kingsley.
Segal, D et al (2010) Ageing and Mental Health Wiley Blackwell.
May, H et al (2009) Enriched Care Planning for People with Dementia: A Good Practice Guide for Delivering Person-centred Care Jessica Kingsley.
Segal, D et al (2010) Ageing and Mental Health Wiley Blackwell.