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Dementia Education and Development
Opportunities
2018-19
The Association for Dementia Studies
The Association for Dementia Studies, established in May 2009, under the leadership of Professor Dawn Brooker, is a multi-professional university research centre with many years of experience in the field of person-centred dementia care and support.
We make a cutting edge contribution to developing evidence-based practical ways of working with people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers that enable them to live well.
We draw on and contribute to the international evidence base for person-centred dementia care.
Using this evidence, we deliver education programmes that empower people to provide skilled, competent and compassionate care.
Our work influences policy change at a local, national and international level and changes practice on the front line.
Our research informs practice and policy for people living with dementia, their families, and the professionals who support them. We work in partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors.
People with dementia, their families and their carers inform our work at all stages.
Other Brochures and flyers
- ADS General Brochure including information on opportunities to commission Research and Consultancy
- University accredited opportunities for Individuals
- Masterclass Series for individuals
- Stand by me - e-learning course
- Meeting Centre Support Programme
- Enabling Environments Programme
- TAnDem Doctoral Training Centre
- Hennell Award If you would like a copy of any of these or would like to know more or discuss your ideas, please get in touch via email: [email protected] or tel: 01905 542531. Please also look at www.worc.ac.uk/dementia
Education and Development opportunities provided by the Association for Dementia Studies for organisations and individuals The Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) provides a broad spectrum of development and education opportunities, ranging from short continuing professional development (CPD) sessions to 6 day courses. We also provide academic modules held within the University of Worcester.
The Association for Dementia Studies team, led by Professor Dawn Brooker, have a track record in providing consistently high quality education. As a multidisciplinary team from a wide variety of professions we are able to create an education package that meets the needs of your workforce. Education courses can be delivered at a location that is convenient to your employees.
We work from a position of evidence-based practice. We bring to all our workshops and courses the latest and most up-to-date evidence from research and best practice. We work from an international perspective, drawing on an international evidence base.
We can provide you with evaluation of the improvements in confidence and knowledge of the staff who attend. We can also undertake an assessment of impact of the training on practice in your care setting by completing a more in-depth evaluation
Depending on the length of the course, delegates have the opportunity to undertake a piece of independent study and be awarded university credit at level 6 (degree) or level 7 (masters), by completing the Negotiated Learning module or via the Acute or Community Course assignment. We also provide a range of continuing professional development (CPD) options to meet the needs of the acute care workforce. Our programme builds on the tier 1 awareness training1 already provided by organisations as part of their mandatory training.
Other shorter programmes, workshops and masterclasses can be tailored to meet the needs of specific sectors of the multi-disciplinary workforce. For example, we are currently delivering a 3 hour education programme is aimed at GPs and senior members of the Primary Care Team with responsibility for or an interest in dementia.
As well as bespoke non-accredited education courses, the Association for Dementia Studies is also able to work with partners to develop university accredited modules. For example, ADS has worked with Dementia UK to develop a university module for Admiral Nurses.
If you would like to know more please contact us and we will work with you to ensure that we understand the learning outcomes that you require from the education, and the course will be developed to meet these outcomes.
1 More information about the Health Education England three tiers of dementia education can be found in the Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework.
Education and development opportunities for organisations and teams at a venue of their choice:
Examples of bespoke courses that we currently have running:
Leading person-centred services for people living with dementia This 4-6 day course is delivered in two-day blocks over a number of months, with approximately one month spacing between each block. This enables the use of an Action Learning approach to ensure that learners have the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning in each block. The course enables learners to reflect on ways of developing their service through exploring current thinking on person- centred care, policy, research and best practice. They will be empowered to achieve change through application of the VIPS framework. This course is aimed at people with operational responsibility for the management of care in addition to strategic and policy leaders. We believe in creating change from the leadership level and then helping it filter through the system.
Specialist Practice in Dementia Care This 6 day course is delivered in two or three day blocks over a number of months, with approximately one month spacing between each block. This enables the use of an Action Learning approach to ensure that learners have the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning in each block. This course is aimed at people who have responsibility for developing care plans or providing day-to- day care to people with dementia. The course enables learners to reflect on ways of developing their service through exploring current thinking on person-centred care, policy, research and best practice. Some of the main learning outcomes are developing care plans based on the enriched model of dementia care; developing and applying cultural competence and helping people who have extreme distress and complex needs.
Excellent Care for Patients with Dementia in Hospitals and Community Settings This course is aimed at professionals in the health system this is generally delivered as a 6 day course in two-day blocks over a number of months, with approximately one month spacing between each block. This enables the use of an Action Learning approach to ensure that learners have the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning in each block.
Shorter courses, Workshops and Masterclasses We can also offer a number of shorter courses, workshops and masterclasses which can be commissioned and tailored to your organisations needs. They can also be delivered at the University, at your own location or at another venue of your choice.
Masterclass and workshop series The Association for Dementia Studies has developed a series of whole and half day masterclasses and workshops. These are aimed at people working with people living with dementia who already have some knowledge of person centred care and wish to further their expertise and practice to improve the care that they give. Further information on these can be found in a separate Masterclass Brochure
More information: Please contact us by email: [email protected] or by telephone 01905 542531
Masterclass and workshop series The Association for Dementia Studies will be running a series of whole day intensive masterclasses and workshops. These are aimed at people working with people living with dementia who already have some knowledge of person centred care and wish to further their expertise and practice to improve the care that they give. Topics include:
One day Masterclasses • Truth-telling, best interests and risk in dementia care: Applying the
Mental Capacity Act to real life 25 October 2018
• Supporting People living with Dementia and Frailty 29 November 2018 • Intimacy and Sexuality in the context of people living with
dementia in a care setting 28 February 2019
• Dementia and Pain – Underdiagnosed and undertreated 28 March 2019 • End of Life in Dementia Care 11 April 2019
One day Workshops • An introduction to understanding and applying the principles of
Person Centred Care in dementia care 7 February 2019
• Music and Dementia 14 March 2019 • Dementia Friendly Design 16 May 2019 • Dance & Movement in Dementia Care – Finding creative ways to
communicate and connect
6 June 2019
How to book your place: These can now be booked at https://ext-webapp-01.worc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/adsmasterclass2018/booking.pl. Please specify using the drop down box under ‘Payment Method’ if you wish to pay by debit/credit card or need to request an invoice. Further information on these can be found in a separate Masterclass Brochure or by contacting us by email [email protected] or by telephone 01905 542531
Academic courses The University of Worcester offers a number of courses and modules with a dementia focus at different academic levels. Some of our university modules are also available for you to attend as a workshop, please see the relevant titles below for more information. This information can usually be found in the frequently asked questions
Level 7 (Masters level) There are currently 2 modules that are offered at level 7.
• Working with people with dementia - Applying the Admiral Nursing Competency Framework (NB – this is only open to Admiral Nurses)
• Advanced Practice in Delivering Person-Centred Care: Implementing the FITS into Practice (Focused Intervention Training and Support) Programme (Double module) -see more information on the next page
Development opportunities for individuals:
• Advanced Practice in Delivering Person-Centred Care: Implementing the FITS into Practice (Focused Intervention Training and Support) Programme (Double module) This course will train professionals to become a Dementia Practice Development Coach (DPDC). This role is key to delivering the FITS (Focused Intervention Training and Support) programme which is a proven way of reducing anti-psychotic use through effectively delivering psycho-social interventions. The proposed DPDC Course will equip participants to deliver setting up, the teaching and supervision elements of the FITS into Practice programme on an ongoing basis. Course participants must have a significant level of seniority.
See separate brochure for more information on this and other Post Graduate Accredited courses.
Modules can be taken as stand-alone, as part of a PG award or as part of a Master’s programme. You can attend some modules without completing the assignment and receive a certificate of attendance.
University credit for attending an ADS course (Negotiated Learning) If you attend one of our courses provided by your employer, you may be able to complete some independent study and an assignment to gain university credits which can be used towards a degree or masters. This is known as Negotiated Learning and will be introduced to you near the start of your course so that you can consider whether you would like to do this.
Stand By Me (Dementia) - Free e-learning course Designed to improve communication for people living with dementia and their families. Stand by Me is a FREE flexible online course for a wide range of professionals including nurses, domiciliary care workers, paramedics, primary care, GPs, dementia leads and many more. For more information: http://www.nsahealth.org.uk/standbyme Email:[email protected]
Research - Developing evidence to improve services and inform policy Our research activities range from small scale evaluations of dementia care services and environments to major research programmes funded by UK research councils and the European Union. We are experienced in using a wide range of traditional and innovative research methods including surveys, interviews, focus groups, evidence synthesis and consensus development techniques.
Consultancy - Working with you to improve your services Based on our research, the Association for Dementia Studies can offer a range of consultancy, bespoke support packages and service development activities across our wide portfolio.
If you would like to discuss your education requirements or have any questions please contact us at: [email protected] or telephone us on 01905 542531; or visit www.worcester.ac.uk/dementia
For more information
Other: (see separate brochures/flyers for more information):
Latest versions of the various ADS Brochures and Flyers can be viewed and
downloaded from the ADS website www.worc.ac.uk/dementia
Please also sign up to be on our mailing list to receive regular updates on event and
other opportunities https://www.worcester.ac.uk/discover/dementia-get-in-touch.html
October 18 Edition
If you want to know more or discuss your ideas please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01905 542531
www.worc.ac.uk/dementia www.worcester.ac.uk/discover/dementia-education-training.html
The Association for Dementia Studies, established in May 2009,under the leadership of Professor Dawn Brooker, is a multi- professional group of practitioners, educationalists and researchers who are expert in the field of person-centred dementia care and support.
Drawing on our extensive understanding of the needs of people with dementia and
utilising the most up to date research, clinical information and examples of best practice, we provide a range of education programmes for health and care staff.
Our experienced multi-professional education team involve, challenge and inspire delegates to improve practice.
