Organised by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and co-organised by JCCPA, this programme helps professional workers and people interested in dementia care understand dementia from different perspectives and learn about the practical application of cross-disciplinary professional intervention and care for dementia.
Programme Objectives:
- to address clinical issues in dementia care and service delivery
- to enhance collaborative efforts and holistic care by the multidisciplinary intervention
- to strengthen the ethics and clinical assessments in dementia care
- to analyse existing research, approaches and applications in the local context
- to develop knowledge and skills in social services evaluation related to dementia care
Programme Duration
1 year (2 semesters), September to April
Targets
Professional medical and nursing workers providing elderly care services (including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists), and care professionals interested in a career in dementia care
Curriculum
ADPDC C1 | Understanding Dementia: Different Theoretical and Practical Perspectives |
ADPDC C2 | Advanced Dementia Care and Dementia Project Development |
ADPDC C3 | Practicum and Case Studies |
Media Coverage
- The above information is for reference only, the English version shall prevail
- All course details are subject to the final confirmation of the programme organiser
- The Advanced Diploma Programme in Dementia Care (since 2015) is an upgraded course of the former “Certificate Programme in Dementia Care” (2011-2015)
