Monday 20 May 2013

Dementia care related (and other) courses, northern England

C/o of a former colleague now at Huddersfield University and the MHHE mailing list respectively, I've been aware of two learning opportunities ("up North") for quite some time and thought I would share these here:

Today there was a masterclass on Mindfulness, Compassion, Life Story Work and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and the Older Person
http://www.hud.ac.uk/hsc/cpd/studysessionsandevents/mindfulnesscompassionlifestoryworkandcbtandtheolderpersonmasterclass/

Whilst this is too late, it should be repeated and the combination of CBT, older adults, long term conditions and pain are key knowledge themes to pass on - as needed - to the residential and nursing home care sectors. There are many other CPD courses including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Older People - January 2014, 30 Master's level credits 
http://www.hud.ac.uk/hsc/cpd/cpdcourses/hmh2007/

Bradford Dementia Group is now recruiting for a part-time PG Cert in Dementia Studies available by open and distance learning.

Special Features
  • Our courses are part-time, flexible and delivered by distance learning, addressing the needs of adult learners who are combining study with busy work and home life.
  • Our Experts by Experience panel (Individuals and families affected by dementia) are involved in teaching, assessment and programme management.
  • Learning materials are developed in house by members of the course team; all of whom are research active and in regular contact with individuals and organisations committed to improving the quality of life for people affected by dementia.
  • We recognise that our learners are adults with a wealth of practical experience and skills to bring to the field of dementia studies
  • Building on the work of the founder of Bradford Dementia Group, Professor Tom Kitwood, our courses continue to promote a holistic, person-centred and bio-psycho-social model of dementia.

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