On completion of the programme students will be able to: Critically examine evidence to inform best practice in monitoring co-ordinating and managing care for people with dementia Critically explore professional standards relevant to dementia care Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of therapeutic interventions used in the management and care of persons with dementia Apply critical thinking skills and ethical decision making required for advancing practice Critically examine the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in the provision of quality evidenced bases outcomes of care for persons with dementia Critically review current innovations and developments in leading and managing change in dementia care practice Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the research process Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning while fostering self- development and self -evaluation Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development in advocating person centred care for people with dementia Apply critical thinking and reflective skills in promoting and advancing person centred dementia care Appreciate the contribution of research in informing and advancing dementia care in practice settings

A registered nurse on the current register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Be engaged in practice as a registered nurse for at least one year Students would normally possess a primary degree( Minimum 2.2) or show evidence of recognized prior learning (RPL) as outlined in the ( RPL) policy of the University and Department of Nursing and Midwifery Students are required to be working in a practice setting with persons with dementia for the duration of the programme Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the University of Limerick.