Practitioners with Advanced or Extended Roles in Dementia

The Practitioners with Advanced or Extended Roles in Dementia programfrom University of Bradfordis the first course of its kind in England. It is taught by a pioneering team of academics in the world-leading Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford who are making great developments in dementia research and care.

It is designed for practitioners from a variety of clinical backgrounds working in health care settings where diagnostic services and post-diagnostic support for people with dementia are provided. The Practitioners with Advanced or Extended Roles in Dementia programfrom University of Bradford aims to support learners to develop high-level skills in assessment, diagnosis, clinical management and ongoing support for people with dementia and their carers.

Key Facts

Study is through a blended learning approach and is delivered fully online. Assessment of the program includes theoretical as well as clinical competence assessment undertaken by a clinical mentor. The program aligns to tiers 2 and 3 of the Dementia Training Standards Framework.

This program is suitable for practitioners in a range of roles including GP’s, social (non-medical) prescribers, practice nurses, community matrons and advanced nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists. Applicants must be able to engage in assessment and diagnostic activities, as well as offer post-diagnostic support in order to be able to pass the competencies for the program.

Courses include:

• Assessment and diagnosis of dementia

• Psychosocial and Pharmacological support for people with dementia