Advancing the care and support of the person with dementia and their carer (degree and masters level) (HEAD347 / APP732)

Enhance your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in caring for the person with dementia and their carer in a general setting
CPD for healthcare professionals
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Key features

This 20 credit module can be taken at degree and masters level and will enable you to critically examine the care delivered to people with dementia and gain confidence in your own expertise in dementia care.
You will develop underpinning knowledge and strategies to provide an effective evidence-based approach to the care of the person with dementia and their carer, and you will learn to link evidence-based theory to current clinical practice and formulate strategies that improve service delivery and give effective high-quality care.
This module will enhance your employability in a variety of healthcare settings.
Module code
HEAD347 / APP732
Credits
20
FHEQ level
Level 6 - bachelors degree / Level 7 - masters degree
Location
Blended learning
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HEAD347 course details (degree level)

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

  • demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and integrate this into informed practice
  • critically evaluate the care of a person with dementia including the assessment, planning and implementation of multi-disciplinary interventions
  • demonstrate an awareness of ethical/moral/cultural/legal/professional issues relating to the care and treatment of the person with dementia and their families/carers
  • critically evaluate current evidence-based research in order to implement changes in practice which will enhance the care of the person with dementia and their carer.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is in two parts:

1. a written assignment

2. a presentation

(Please note that the assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

APP732 course details (masters level)

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

  • demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and integrate this into informed practice
  • critically evaluate the care of a person with dementia including the assessment, planning and implementation of multi-disciplinary interventions demonstrating the ability to analyse and synthesise complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence
  • demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of ethical/moral/cultural/legal/professional issues relating to the care and treatment of the person with dementia and their families/carers
  • critically evaluate current evidence-based research demonstrating the ability to analyse and synthesise complex, incomplete or contradictory evidence in order to implement changes in practice which will enhance the care of the person with dementia and their carer.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is in two parts:

1. a written assignment

2. a presentation.

(Please note that the assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Admissions information

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms.
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
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Module dates

April 2025
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on the module:
  • you need to be a registered health and social care professional working in clinical practice
  • to study the module at degree level, you must have previously studied at level 5 (i.e. Foundation degree or equivalent)
  • to study the module at masters level, you must have previously studied to graduate level.

What programmes can these modules count towards?

At degree level, this module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards our new BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care course and a number of associated pathways.

At masters level, this module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards our new MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) programme and some other associated MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways .

For further information please contact the Professional Development Unit (PDU) .

Our students say...

  • A“I have a better understanding as a whole but also about the different types (of dementia) and how they progress.”

  • A“One of the best aspects of the course was learning from each other (as students).”

  • A“Good information (giving me the) ability to bring theory into practice.”

Stephanie Janka-Spurlock

HEAD347 module lead (degree level)

“The course is aimed at practitioners working in both the health and social care setting and will build your confidence, knowledge and skill base in working with people who suffer from dementia as well as their friends and families.”

Francis Thompson

APP732 module lead (masters level)

“The masters-level module is designed to develop and test your academic abilities as well as boosting your knowledge and practical skills in this important and growing area of care delivery. By the end of the module you will have demonstrated high level analytical skills and a detailed and critical understanding of the evidence base which will boost your confidence in this area.”
InterCity Place

You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
Professional Development Unit, The University of Plymouth - Intercity Place
Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 17:00 and Friday 8:30 - 16:30.