NU7806 Clinical Practice Module (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Successfully demonstrate competency in all of the five domains of competence outlined in the Clinical Assessment Document
  
• Utilise specialist dementia knowledge to facilitate the planning, delivery and evaluation of quality care for persons with dementia
  
• Critically appraise approaches to and models of dementia care
  
• Exhibit creativity and effective communication skills in the co-ordination of dementia care
  
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and personal wishes of persons with dementia and promote dignity and respect for persons with dementia
  
• Involve persons with dementia (and where appropriate significant others) in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care/services
  
• Strengthen and develop their expertise in dementia care practice through the use of; enhanced knowledge, reflective skills and research-based evidence
  
• Demonstrate understanding of the multi-faceted and inter-disciplinary nature of dementia practice
  
• Practice safely, ethically and legally within the boundaries of their disciplinary roles and without the need for undue supervision
  
• Exercise administrative and intellectual leadership within their professional roles, influencing policy and patterns of delivery of dementia service delivery.
  

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

This practice module will complement the theoretical component of the programme, by allowing the
student to apply specialist dementia care concepts within a practice setting.

Recommended Reading List

Indicative Resources

*Other readings will be provided by individual lecturers.