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Earn a certificate of completion
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Beginner
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Approximately 2 hours to complete
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100% online
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Self-paced
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English
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About the course:
As dementia becomes increasingly common among older patients and service users, it’s important for all healthcare staff to have a basic understanding of the typical symptoms of dementia and how to meet the needs of people with dementia while providing treatment or support for other conditions.
This course provides an introduction to dementia — explaining the typical symptoms people with dementia experience and how to provide care in a way that meets their needs. It was developed by the Dementia Training Centre - a collaboration between South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
The course is aimed at clinical support workers, but also offers an accessible introduction to dementia for any other healthcare professional. It includes many case examples, self-test quizzes and reflective exercises.
About the author:
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Dr Daniel Harwood
Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director
Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Clinical Academic Group | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
I work in Croydon Memory Service supporting the team to diagnose and start treatment for people with memory problems. I have also worked in Lewisham Care Home Intervention Team and Greenvale Specialist Care Unit. In the past I was Clinical Director for the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult Directorate.
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Course design:
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Florin Ivan
Project Manager, Learning Hub | King's Health Partners
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