Who is the programme suitable for?
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Occupational therapists
- Social workers
- Other professionals working with persons living with dementia and their families/significant others.
Brief Description
The aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia is to facilitate students to develop a comprehensive academic and evidence-based approach to their practice, to critically explore and critique dementia care service provision. The design is such that it will promote collaboration between disciplines of nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, social work and other professionals working with persons living with dementia and their families/significant others.
Graduates of this course, in applying their learning, will be enabled to promote and develop excellence in dementia care in their practice setting thus ensuring that people with dementia live a dignified and meaningful life.
Duration
One year
Mode of Delivery
Online
Where is it available?
https://nursing-midwifery.tcd.ie/postgraduate/online/dementia.php
Cost
https://www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments/
Contact information
Dr. Eimear McGlinchey
mcgline@tcd.ie