| Code | NU6117 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 weeks, 3 contact days (below) |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Qualifications | CPD Module |
| Fees | 鈧�900 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 4 Dec 2026 |
| Venue | Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | Feb 2027 |
Outline
Module Objective: To critically evaluate contemporary approaches to dementia care across the continuum of care.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically discuss the impact of dementia on the individual, the family, on caregivers, and on society.
- Critically evaluate a range of contemporary non-pharmacological approaches to care across the continuum of care.
- Critically evaluate current approaches to pharmacological management of dementia.
- Critically explore a range of approaches to the assessment of the individual's cognition, function, behaviour, and stage of dementia.
- Critically analyse the impact of environmental design features on the person with dementia in a variety of care settings.
- Identify appropriate therapeutic communication strategies for people with dementia in a variety of care settings.
- In the context of international trends in dementia care, critically evaluate current Irish policy in regard to dementia.
- Critically explore a range of approaches to the understanding, assessment and management of behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia.
- Identify a range of evidence-based interventions to support informal dementia caregivers.
Module Content:
- Overview of cognitive, neurological and mental health challenges in later life.
- Cognitive health: assessment and management to optimise cognition
- Neurodegenerative conditions; Exploring Stroke, Parkinson's, Delirium, Dementia
- Mental health challenges: life transitions, loneliness, depression, and other related issues in later life.
- Assessment and reassessment of health care across the continuum of care in later life.
- Determine multifaceted approaches to living well for older people and their support network.
- Co-ordination of MDT care and interagency health services and voluntary agencies.
Teaching Method(s):
- 16hrs Lectures/Workshop
- 184hrs Distance Learning
- Discussion Board Preparation and Participation
- Required Reading
- Assignment Preparation and Submission
- Self-Directed Learning.
Delivery: Blended, online with three workshops on Campus.
The 2026 workshop and timetable dates are shown below as an example. Details of the 2027 timetable will be made available closer to the programme start date. Days/Dates are subject to change.
16/2/26 - 27/3/26 (6 weeks).
Workshop dates:
- 18 February 2026 09.30-16.30
- 23 February 2026 09.30-16.30
- 12 March 2026 09.30-16.30
Workshops will take place in Brookfield Health Sciences Complex at UCC
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1,500 word assignment - 80 marks; E activities - 20 marks; seminar presentation - 100 marks.The seminar presentation will include digital recording.).
Why Choose
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify neurodegenerative and mental health challenges in later life.
- Critically discuss a range of approaches to assessment and management of cognitive health.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key neurodegenerative conditions applicable to your area of practice.
- Describe mental health challenges for older people applicable to your area of practice.
- Critically apply relevant evidence based approaches to assessment and evaluation of health and decision making care across the continuum of care in later life.
- Determine multifaceted approaches to living well for older people and their support network (both informal and formal supports-family, friends and caregivers).
- Discuss the coordination of MDT care and interagency health services and voluntary agencies to facilitate living well for older people.
Requirements
Open to registered health care professionals in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, and Clinical Therapies or other allied disciplines.
Applicants who are practising health care professionals must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration), the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council (or equivalent regulatory body for pharmacists, occupational therapist, podiatrists, speech and language therapists etc.)) Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification, where appropriate.
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this programme is €900
- This is payable on application (unless you are sponsored/funded)
- This fee is fully refundable if the programme does not run or you are not offered a place on the programme
About Funding
- Those applying for NMPDU, or other funding should contact the funding body directly for funding applications.
- A guide to indicating NMPDU funding during your application can be found here: ACE Help Hub
- All other funders/sponsors are considered sponsored applications. please follow the Sponsorship Guide for Applicants.
For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.
How To Apply
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
- Copy of your degree parchment/transcript if not a previous UCC graduate.
- English Language Test Report (if applicable)
- Supporting documentation (if required for RPL)
- Programme fee (unless sponsored/funded)
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: CPD Credit-Bearing Modules
- Academic Programme: Contemporary Approaches to Dementia, Stroke and Mental Health in Later Life NU6117
You can view a CPD Application Guide for all Nursing & Midwifery courses here: /en/ace/helphub/