Module Descriptors
LEADING CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
NURS70553
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
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
- JOURNAL weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Study required at level 6 evidenced and agreed in writing by the employer/ sponsor
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000word reflective Journal assessing LO's 1 and 3, weighted 50%
3000 word assignment assessing LO's 2 and 4, weighted 50%
Both elements of assessment must 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
3000 word assignment assessing LO's 2 and 4, weighted 50%
Both elements of assessment must 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 Indicative Content
This module will enable the student to develop the leadership 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.
National and international factors contributing to effective leadership and management in the context of dementia care leadership.
Strategies to examine critically reflect and analyse self and team management and will broaden their understanding and application of the leadership role in practice.
Leadership strategies to support person centred and relationship centred care provision in different environments.
Action Planning and reflective approaches to developing self and others.
Contemporary models enhanced communication will be reviewed and discussed to support practitioners in developing their own skills and analysis of care provision.
Risk and Managing Risk in complex situations will be considered, drawing upon contemporary approaches to risk management and accountability. Including partnership working with other professionals, families and carers.
Critical reflective analysis of tools for Measuring, monitoring and improving outcomes in dementia care.
National and international factors contributing to effective leadership and management in the context of dementia care leadership.
Strategies to examine critically reflect and analyse self and team management and will broaden their understanding and application of the leadership role in practice.
Leadership strategies to support person centred and relationship centred care provision in different environments.
Action Planning and reflective approaches to developing self and others.
Contemporary models enhanced communication will be reviewed and discussed to support practitioners in developing their own skills and analysis of care provision.
Risk and Managing Risk in complex situations will be considered, drawing upon contemporary approaches to risk management and accountability. Including partnership working with other professionals, families and carers.
Critical reflective analysis of tools for Measuring, monitoring and improving outcomes in dementia care.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (40 hours)
30 hours Workshops
3 hours Tutorials
7 hours Faciliotated group seminars
Guided Independent Study: (260 hours)
90 hours Reading
80 hours Assessment preparation
50 hours Web based learning activities
40 hours Asynchronous discussion 40
30 hours Workshops
3 hours Tutorials
7 hours Faciliotated group seminars
Guided Independent Study: (260 hours)
90 hours Reading
80 hours Assessment preparation
50 hours Web based learning activities
40 hours Asynchronous discussion 40
Module Resources
Library and IT
Internet
Access to computer
Internet
Access to computer
Module Texts
Hughes J, (2011) Thinking Through Dementia James. OUP.
James , I (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Older People: Interventions for Those with and Without Dementia Jessica Kingsley.
Loveday, B (2012) Leadership for Person Centred Dementia Care Jessica Kingsley.
James , I (2010) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Older People: Interventions for Those with and Without Dementia Jessica Kingsley.
Loveday, B (2012) Leadership for Person Centred Dementia Care Jessica Kingsley.