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Overview
Microcredential Series Description
Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, this
microcredential will support learners in understanding and applying
concepts of personhood to people with dementia. Dementia is a
stigmatized condition, and symptoms can overshadow other aspects of
a unique person. Upon completing this microcredential, students
will have a solid understanding of personhood and person centered
care, understand the actions which promote and demote personhood,
and utilize personhood tools.
Courses
Microcredential Series Requirements
| XPD1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| GERI-1008 | Promoting Personhood in Dementia | |||
| Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, this microcredential will support learners in understanding and applying concepts of personhood to people with dementia. Dementia is a stigmatized condition, and symptoms can overshadow other aspects of a unique person. Upon completing this microcredential, students will have a solid understanding of personhood and personcentered care, understand the actions which promote and demote personhood, and utilize personhood tools. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the general symptoms of dementia 2. Recognize the core feature and precipitants of stigma, as related to dementia 3. Analyze the features of person-centered care through case-based scenarios? 4. List and apply each of the maladaptive Interactions and personhood-promoting interactions, according to Kitwood's work 5. Practice use of personhood tools Total class hours - 3 | ||||
| GERI-1009 | The Dementia Caregiver | |||
| Through virtual lecture, case scenarios, and discussion, this microcredential provides tools for learners to better understand the experience of dementia caregivers. Learners will assess the caregiving role, the impact of stress, burden, and burnout, and coping strategies to utilize as caregivers. This micro credential would be suitable for informal and formal caregivers, as well as health and social care workers who support caregivers. Upon completion of this micro credential, learners will develop a knowledge of: . The caregiver profile . The caregiving role . The impact of stress, burden, and burnout . Coping skills, such as meaning making . Additional tools and resources Total class hours: 3 | ||||
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the general symptoms of dementia
- Recognize the core feature and precipitants of stigma, as related to dementia
- Analyze the features of person-centered care through case-based scenarios
- List and apply each of the maladaptive Interactions and personhood-promoting interactions, according to Kitwood’s work
- Practice use of personhood tools
- Identify the criteria for dementia
- Demonstrate an understanding of the demographics of a caregiver
- Reflect upon the role of a caregiver, including benefits and stressors
- Recognize signs of caregiver stress, caregiver burden, and caregiver burnout
- Examine the concept of meaning-making, in application to dementia caregiving
- Propose or compose a caregiver care plan