Focus on leadership

ByJDCteam

A fully online postgraduate certificate in person-centred dementia studies is open for applications at the University of Worcester.  The certificate, which reflects the requirements of the Dementia Training Standards Framework, focuses on leadership and how to make a difference in settings where students have influence.  There are modules on person-centred leadership, supporting people with advanced dementia, engagement and empowerment, person-centred care, enabling environments and dementia in the family context.

To find out more, email dementia@worc.ac.uk and go to www.worcester.ac.uk/dementia.

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