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Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care) | 2020
Graduates will have the ability to critically review the health and well-being of individuals living with dementia, Review social policy in dementia care, and develop advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors. A postgraduate qualification in person centred dementia care provides recent graduates with a competitive advantage in tje job market and mid-career clinicians the chance to update their knowledge through contemporary studies in dementia care. The program differs from courses offered by other NSW and Australian universities in that it is underpinned by a person centred practice approach to dementia care.
Specialisation Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this specialisation will be able to:
| SpLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically analyse recent developments in the inter-professional healthcare environment in relation to working with and supporting older people and their families, including those undergoing rehabilitation and younger persons with dementia. | ||||||
| 2 | Appraise and apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks as they relate to healthcare problems to empower and engage older people. | ||||||
| 3 | Investigate, evaluate and synthesise information in order to integrate empirical, theoretical and industry knowledge to deliver evidence-based practice initiatives in the workplace. | ||||||
| 4 | Reflect on and communicate professional beliefs of person-centred practice. | ||||||
| 5 | Apply leadership capabilities to transform the healthcare experience in an aged care context. | ||||||
| 6 | Develop a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate learning of the specialisation framework. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care), a candidate must successfully complete 72 credit points in line with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG963 | Person Centred Concepts and Theory | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG964 | Person Centred Leadership | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring |
| Plus, one of the following two subjects | |||
| SNPG999 | Mental Health in Older People | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students should complete the following subject in the last session of study: | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au