SWK-7038A Supporting the person with dementia and their carers
Key Details
- Module leader
- Ann Anka
- Module code
- SWK-7038A
- Credit value
- 20 Level 7 (M) credits, Autumn Semester
- Module fee
- £560
Introduction
This module can be taken as a stand-alone module, or the credits can be put towards the MA in Advanced Social Work. It is possible to exit from the MA in Advanced Social Work with a Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits) or Post Graduate Diploma (120 credits). Applications are open to social workers with at least one year’s post-qualified experience.
The module is aimed at social workers who are engaged in supporting adults who have dementia and their carers. It supports learners to develop knowledge and leadership skills in dementia care. The module draws from the Dementia Training Standards Framework (Skills for Health, 2018), service users and carers perspectives on best practice in dementia care.
It explores theoretical perspectives, policy, law and current research in dementia care including effective engagement skills needed to lead change in practice and enhance the quality of care, support and well-being of those living with dementia.
The module builds on the Chief Social Worker for Adults’ (DH 2015) Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers in Adult Services. It enables learners to develop advanced knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to delivering social care, health and wellbeing outcomes for adults who have dementia and their carers.
The module will be delivered over two teaching days, with an additional half-day workshop for assignment preparation. All teaching sessions involve a combination of lecture-style delivery group discussions, pair work, group work and service user and carer involvement.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- A knowledge of what dementia is, and how it affects individuals
- An understanding of recent policy developments and law in dementia care
- An understanding of different theories and models of practice in dementia care
- Research awareness and an ability to use research for evidence-based practice
Teaching and Assessment
TEACHING
Content covers the knowledge and skills required for effective practice with the person with dementia and their carers, research, policy, law, service users and carers perspectives and best practice in dementia care.
ASSESSMENT
A 4,000-word essay on a planned implementation and critical evaluation of an intervention programme that supports the needs and outcomes of adults who have dementia and their carers
To be submitted by 3pm on 19th Feb 2025
TEACHING METHODS
Blended learning: this will consist of lecture, small group discussion and self-directed learning. Guess speakers including researchers in dementia care and service users and carers with first-hand experience of living with dementia will contribute to the teaching. The module is supported by a Blackboard site (Virtual Learning Environment) with additional learning materials.
EXPECTED TIME SPENT BY STUDENTS
For 20 credits, 200 effort hours: Two day taught sessions, 94 hours independent study, 100 hours learning in practice.
TEACHING DATES
We are hoping these will take place in person at UEA, but there remains a possibility that they will take place online. This will be confirmed nearer the time.
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8th Oct 2024 (10am – 4pm @ UEA)
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9th Oct 2024 (10am - 4pm @ UEA)
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15th Jan 2025, Assignment Workshop (@ 2-3pm online)
How to apply
Please contact your agency Workforce Development Department about the application process. If this is your first CPD module at UEA you will need to register with UEA Admissions.
If this is a second or further CPD module you will need to enrol through the Postgraduate Learning and Teaching Service.
Please ensure you have approval from your agency before you enrol. Once you are enrolled, please check you have access to Blackboard before the first teaching date.
Applications for 2024-25 open mid-June 2024 and should be submitted by September 2024 (date TBC).
Please be aware that this module will need a minimum of 12 students in order to run and that teaching and assessment dates, and venues, may be subject to change