Person-Oriented Memory Work I (2cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

To pass the course, you must complete all course assignments to a satisfactory standard and pass the examination at least at a satisfactory level (T1).

Your grade is determined on the basis of the understanding and competence you demonstrate in the assignments and the final attempt of the examination. Assessment is based on the competence criteria described below.

Excellent (K5):
The student

- is able to explain the most central memory disorders and their prevalence, and to describe their main differences.
- analyses and evaluates the impacts of memory disorders on the individual, the community, and society.
- evaluates the rights of a person who has received a diagnosis and their opportunities for treatment and rehabilitation, and analyses the purpose of the memory services pathway.
- analyses the significance of recognising the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder.

Good (H3–H4):
The student

- identifies the most common memory disorders and their prevalence, and distinguishes some differences between them.
- describes the impacts of memory disorders on the individual, the community, and society.
- describes the rights of a person who has received a diagnosis, the various treatment and rehabilitation options, and the purpose of the memory services pathway.
- identifies the principles relating to the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder.

Satisfactory (T1–T2):
The student

- names some of the most common memory disorders and has a limited recognition of their prevalence.
- names some impacts of memory disorders on the individual, the community, and society.
- at a limited level, names the rights of a person who has received a diagnosis, the purpose of the memory services pathway, and opportunities for treatment and rehabilitation.
- to some extent, names the principles relating to the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder.

Fail (0):
The student

- does not name the most common memory disorders or their prevalence.
- does not identify the impacts of memory disorders on the individual, the community, or society.
- does not name the rights of a person who has received a diagnosis or opportunities for treatment and rehabilitation, and does not identify the purpose of the memory services pathway.
- does not name any of the principles relating to the uniqueness of a person living with a memory disorder.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course is divided into eight sections. It is advisable to proceed through the sections in numerical order.
Start with “1. Orientation to the course perspective”.
At the beginning of each tab, under “Read this first”, the time required for study is stated.

The sections of the study unit are:
1. Orientation to the course perspective
2. The most common memory disorders, their incidence and prevalence
3. The effects of memory disorders: perspectives on the individual, the community, and society
4. The human rights of the person diagnosed and the memory services pathway
5. Theoretical foundations and practices of person-centred memory work
6. Examination
7. Self-assessment of competence
8. Feedback

Objective

The student will be able to - explain the most common types of dementia and their prevalence - Identify the impact of dementia on individuals, communities and society - describe the rights and access to care and rehabilitation of people with a diagnosis - acknowledge the person living with dementia as a unique individual.

Content

- Dementia as a progressive process and experience - Rights and care pathways of people with a memory disorder diagnosis - Foundations of person-centred memory work

Location and time

You may complete this online course according to your own schedule and at your own pace within the course timetable from 1 January to 31 July 2026.
Study takes place on the Moodle learning platform.

Materials

All the material you need for the course can be found in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

The course is delivered entirely online and is completed independently.

The course mainly comprises article-based introductions, but also, for example, podcast discussions. These introductions include a wide range of compulsory tasks designed to stimulate thinking and understanding and to support learning. The tasks are completed independently and can be undertaken at a time that suits the learner. For this reason, no interactive elements have been built into the course. The study unit also includes a competence self-assessment task.

The course has one final examination.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The study unit includes one final examination comprising questions compiled from the course materials. The questions vary across examination sittings. You may sit the examination three times. The most recent examination grade remains valid. The assignments and the examination are included in the assessment.

International connections

International sources are used in the study unit. No other links.

Completion alternatives

The study unit comprises several small assignments and one cumulative examination. There are no alternative modes of completion.

Student workload

The course is worth 2 credits, which means you will spend an estimated 54 hours completing it.