Postgraduate Course: Critical Issues in Intellectual Disability and Dementia (ISSH11011)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Health |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This is an option course for the MSc Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice. It is also available as a standalone CPD course.
This course will be delivered entirely online.
The course aims to support students to develop an enhanced understanding of dementia in people with an intellectual disability. It will include international perspectives on research, policy and practice.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Other Study Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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| Additional Notes |
Participating in online discussions and meeting with tutors and fellow students in real time.
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the historical context of people with an intellectual disability.
An appreciation of the similarities and differences in dementia and dementia care experienced by people with an intellectual disability and by the general population.
An analysis of models of care for people with an intellectual disability and dementia.
An appreciation of research, policy and practical evidence of support for people with an intellectual disability and dementia, with an awareness of gaps in literature. |
Assessment Information
Case study report. Students will develop a care and support system based on a real example. They will contribute to this weekly based on their learning and reading. A template will be provided for the case report although students have the flexibility to add additional detail. Content will include text, reflection, hyperlinks and future planning information based on policy and good practice guidance. 50%
An end of course essay, 2000 - 2500 words 50%
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Heather Wilkinson
Tel: (0131 6)51 1832
Email: H.Wilkinson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Nikki Pakarian
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: Nikki.Pakarian@ed.ac.uk |
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