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
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
CEF & Sponsorship
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
This programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
Special Sponsorship
The sponsorship fee of this programme is HK$6,000, which will only be reimbursed to the applicant on successful completion of this programme and upon receipt of the official graduation advanced diploma awarded by this programme.
Acknowledgement: we deeply appreciate the generous donation made in memory of Ms. Kwan Fook Yue, with heartfelt thanks for her son, Mr. Pat Wong, for sponsoring the course.
Driving Dementia Care Forward
Join our practice driven programme with a decade of outcomes and a community of 400+ alumni advancing dementia care.
Graduates
Nurses
Social Workers
Therapists and related professionals
Multiple field visits
Guest speakers illustrating broad multidisciplinary expertise
- 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)
Sharing from Alumni
The course made me realised the crucial importance of person-centred approach to dementia care. The knowledge and skills helped me to develop new awareness and ability. I am feeling reassured, supported and be confident to provide effective strategies while engaging vulnerable or complex care for the people with dementia.
This course facilitates me to attain professionalism and enhance my comprehensive understanding towards dementia, people with dementia and the caregivers. Inspired by this course, I learnt to adopt a more person-centred approach. Understanding is just enough but being empathetic will surely make a difference.
The course enhanced my knowledge and spectrum of management in dementia. Through multidisciplinary model and understanding about person-centred care approach, I am equipped with the capability to formulate a management plan for people with dementia in an effi cient way. The arrangement of different clinical visits further broadened my view on the implementation of person-centred care model for clients with different stages and types of dementia.
