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Cognitive Diseases, 30 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Specialist-Trained Assistant Nurse in Cognitive Diseases at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UNKOD23STO.

Cognitive Diseases gives in-depth knowledge of different cognitive disease conditions and how they manifest, as well as the consequences for the individual and their relatives. The course is part of TUC Yrkeshögskola's specialist program for assistant nurses in cognitive diseases/dementia and prepares you for an advanced professional role in dementia care, geriatrics and memory clinics.

Duration: 12 weeks
Location: Tranås/Jönköping
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Half time, approx. 20 hours/week

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About the course.

The course aims to give in-depth knowledge of cognitive diseases. Aim of the course: To gain knowledge of different cognitive disease conditions and how they manifest, as well as the consequences for the individual and their relatives.

The course aims to give in-depth knowledge of cognitive diseases. Aim of the course: To gain knowledge of different cognitive disease conditions and how they manifest, as well as the consequences for the individual and their relatives.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You have in-depth knowledge of different cognitive disease conditions and how they manifest.
  • You understand the consequences of cognitive disease for the individual and their relatives.
  • You can link the knowledge to interpersonal approach and nursing care in practice.
  • You are prepared for a specialized professional role in dementia care.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Cognitive disease conditions

    Review of different types of cognitive disease and dementia.

  2. Manifestations and symptoms

    How cognitive disease manifests in everyday life.

  3. Consequences for the individual and relatives

    The impact of the disease on the individual and their family.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Working assistant nurses who want to specialize in dementia care and cognitive diseases.

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