Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists 2023
Master's Courses in Dementia Care for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists 2023 is organized by Karolinska Institute / Karolinska Institutet (KI) and will be held from Nov 06, 2023 - Nov 02, 2025.
Duration:
The training starts on September 21, 2023. The studies are entirely web-based. The education extends over two years as part-time studies and is equal to a one-year Master’s degree program.
The Purpose of the Education:
Dementia disease is a major cause of disability and dependency and has physical, psychological, social as well as economic impacts on patients, caregivers, families, and society. Participants will develop competencies to meet the needs of modern dementia care strategies to develop effective and evidence-based care.
The course package is tailored to suit both occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Some of the offered courses are more specific and may be part of a specialist track, while other courses are more generic. The education will lead to a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with a specialization in dementia.
Course Content:
• Dementia from cell to society
• General principles for scientific work
• Implementation of evidence-based physiotherapy/occupational therapy for people with dementia
• Degree Project for Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with specialisation in dementia
Why should you participate?
• You will get a deeper understanding and knowledge of people with dementia in different stages of the disease and how it is to live with the disease.
• You will be prepared to work evidence-based and person-centred with complex problems related to people with dementia disease.
• You will also get advanced knowledge linked to your profession.
Additional Details Will Be Posted as Soon as Information is Available.
