Improve your recognition and management of dementia
e-Dementia covers the knowledge and skills needed to deliver individual, compassionate care to people living with dementia. It is aimed at nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and domestic/clerical staff.
A high-quality online dementia course
The programme explores a range of topics, including:
- understanding dementia
- supporting people to live well with the condition
- communicating with people affected by dementia
- supporting families
- end-of-life care
e-Dementia focuses in particular on the psychological and social aspects of the condition. It features many video interviews involving people dealing with dementia, which provide valuable insights into the condition. Interactive exercises also allow you to reflect on the learning and consider the role you can play in improving dementia care.
Drawing on the latest global research and best practice in this field, this high-quality dementia course has been developed by researchers from the University of Bradford, which was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2015 for its work on dementia. The authors are all experts in adult learning theory.
Easy online access
e-Dementia is accessible online so you can study at your own pace and fit the training around your busy working life.
Course content
The e-Dementia programme is arranged into two modules, which are divided up into smaller learning sessions. Each session takes around 20 minutes to complete.
Module 1: Introduction to Person-centred Dementia Care
Module 1 is aimed at raising greater awareness about dementia for all people working in the health and social care sectors, including non-clinical staff. This is particularly useful for induction training or as a basis for more advanced training.
This module explores:
- Understanding Dementia
- Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia
- Challenging Stigma, Myths and Stereotypes
Module 2: Providing Person-centred Dementia Care
Module 2 is aimed at people who have daily contact with people affected by dementia. This includes nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and allied health professionals.
This module explores:
- Assessment and Diagnosis for People Affected by Dementia
- Assessment and Care Planning for People Affected by Dementia
- Communication with People Living with Dementia
- Supporting Families of People with Dementia
- Multi-professional and Collaborative Working to Support People Affected by Dementia
- Ethical and Legal Frameworks Guiding Care for People Affected by Dementia
- Care for People with Dementia who have Co-existing Health Conditions
- End of Life Care for People with Dementia
- Diversity and Dementia
For a full list of all the modules and sessions for our programmes, please go to: http://portal.eintegrity.org/catalogue
Free trial sessions
Below you can complete sample e-learning sessions for free. See how the e-learning works and how the interactive features enhance knowledge and understanding.
Just click on the play button to view each session.
Understanding Dementia
This session helps you to understand the changes associated with dementia and how these are experienced by people living with dementia and their families. It also explores how we can draw on different aspects of people's lives to help them manage the condition.
Supporting People to Live Well with Dementia
This session looks at how to provide person-centred care to people with dementia and to their family and close friends.
Challenging Stigma, Myths and Stereotypes
This session will introduce what stigma is, the way people affected by dementia are stigmatised, its consequences for people living with dementia and what can be done to challenge it.
Barbara’s Story
This video tells Barbara Hodkinson’s story of caring for a parent with dementia.
Testimonials
e-Dementia is a high-quality learning tool...informed by the latest research. Using interactive exercises and multimedia features, learners can gain a better understanding of what it's like to live with dementia and the importance of person-centred care in enabling people to live well with the condition.
Certificates
On completion, you can download and print off a certificate that is endorsed by the relevant professional body.
Buy now
| Access to the full programme | Cost |
|---|
| Single-user access for 12 months |
£50* |
*excluding VAT where applicable
To purchase a licence, please click on the Register button below.
Multiple or multi-year licences are available. Please contact us for details.
