Short Course | Nursing
Working with People with Dementia
The aim of this short course is to facilitate registered nurses in developing the practical skills necessary to function effectively when caring for people with dementia.
NOT RUNNING IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/25
Duration | 1 academic year |
Delivery | Blended |
Start date | To be confirmed |
A Short Course normally comprises 3 modules, which you can complete in one year as a part time course of study. On successful completion you will be awarded 60 CATs points at Level 3, and you may be eligible to progress onto our degree programmes.
Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it is not usually possible to run all courses each year.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: Some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Course Content
This short course comprises three 20 credit modules:
- Models of Dementia Care (HSN3031) - Semester 1
- Issues in Dementia Care (HSN3032) - Semester 2
- Therapeutic Interventions: Communicating with People who have Dementia (HSN3033) - Semester 2
The aim of this short course is to facilitate registered nurses in developing the practical skills necessary to function effectively when caring for people with dementia and to appreciate the underpinning principles of practice alongside a detailed awareness of current evidence based care. -
Outcomes
The Short Courses in Health Studies aim to prepare you to meet the changes and challenges of health care delivery within the health service and independent sector. Modules within each Short Course are practice focused, thus helping you acquire enhanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to your area of practice. In addition, you will be provided with the opportunity to advance health care knowledge and develop analytical and academic skills.
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Delivery
First Semester
Second Semester
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Selection Criteria
Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.
International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)
Students accessing these Short courses must work in the relevant clinical area.
Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.