Dublin Certificate in Evidence Based Dementia Care

The aim of the programme is to enhance the learner’s knowledge, skills and competence when providing person-centred holistic care and support to people living with dementia, and their family and carers.

• Understand dementia as a syndrome and the presenting characteristics of the most common subtypes of dementia.
• Discuss the concept of person-centred care and personhood and how these concepts underpin holistic dementia care.
• Understand the importance of effective interpersonal communication skills and apply person centred communication strategies when caring for people living with dementia and their carers.
• Support an understanding of the evolving and changing evidence as a consequence of research conducted on people living with dementia.

This course adopts a blended learning approach. Students will be required to be present onsite for three days during the course:

Day 1:  Wednesday 25 March 2026

Day 2:  Wednesday 15 April 2026

Day 3:  Wednesday 27 May 2026 (assessment day, poster presentations)

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