Introduction to Dementia

This micro-credential 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 micro-credential 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

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