Organised by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and co-organised by JCCPA, this programme helps professional workers and people interested in dementia care understand dementia from different perspectives and learn about the practical application of cross-disciplinary professional intervention and care for dementia.
Programme Objectives:
- to address clinical issues in dementia care and service delivery
- to enhance collaborative efforts and holistic care by the multidisciplinary intervention
- to strengthen the ethics and clinical assessments in dementia care
- to analyse existing research, approaches and applications in the local context
- to develop knowledge and skills in social services evaluation related to dementia care
Programme Duration
1 year (2 semesters), September 2026 to April 2027
Targets
Professional medical and nursing workers providing elderly care services (including social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists), and care professionals interested in a career in dementia care
Curriculum
ADPDC C1 | Understanding Dementia: Different Theoretical and Practical Perspectives |
ADPDC C2 | Advanced Dementia Care and Dementia Project Development |
ADPDC C3 | Practicum and Case Studies |
Media Coverage
- The above information is for reference only, the English version shall prevail
- All course details are subject to the final confirmation of the programme organiser
- The Advanced Diploma Programme in Dementia Care (since 2015) is an upgraded course of the former “Certificate Programme in Dementia Care” (2011-2015)
