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Overview
Microcredential Series Description
Dementia is on the rise internationally as people are living
longer. This microcredential will provide learners with the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to support people living
with broad types of dementia. Learners will engage in quizzes,
discussion, and case-based studies to understand Lewy Body
Dementias, Frontal Temporal Dementias and Vascular Dementia.
Courses
Microcredential Series Requirements
| XID1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| GERI-1004 | Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease | |||
| This microcredential will provide essential knowledge and skills when supporting a person living with Alzheimer's Disease. Students will develop an understanding of the cause, onset, progression, course, and common symptoms seen with Alzheimer's Disease, as well as understand supportive therapies. This microcredential is suitable for formal and informal care providers, as well as any student entering into a health and social care field. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the core symptoms of dementia generally 2. Recognize the diagnostic criteria, cause, onset, progression, course, and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease 3. Reflect upon supportive therapies which can be used to support a person with Alzheimer's Disease Total class hours- 3 | ||||
| GERI-1005 | Introduction to Other Dementias | |||
| Dementia is on the rise internationally as people are living longer. This micro credential will provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to support people living with broad types of dementia. Learners will engage in quizzes, discussion, and case-based studies to understand Lewy Body Dementias, Frontal Temporal Dementias and Vascular Dementia. Upon completion of this micro credential, learners will be able to: . Identify the onset, course, progression, cause, and symptoms of three types of dementia . Assess supportive therapies helpful to supporting a person with dementia Total class hours - 6 | ||||
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the core symptoms of dementia generally
- Recognize the diagnostic criteria, cause, onset, progression, course, and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Reflect upon supportive therapies which can be used to support a person with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Identify the core symptoms of dementia.
- Identify the cause, onset, progression, course, and symptoms of Lewy Bodies and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Vascular and Frontotemporal Dementias
- Apply and reflect upon supportive therapies for Lewy Body, Vascular and Frontotemporal dementias
- Identify the core symptoms of Behavioural Variant FTD and Primary Progressive Aphasia FTD and evaluate appropriate supportive strategies
