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International Health: Welfare Technology and Dementia

The theme of the International Health Summer School is how Learn about Denmark the fun way our health care technology system can assist the growing In the afternoons and evenings, VIA Summer School will arrange group of people suffering from dementia. Throughout the a variety of social and cultural events to expand your knowledge course there is an interprofessional approach to the theme. of Denmark and and to promote cultural exchange between students from many countries. You can decide for You will deal with questions like: yourself the extent to which you want to participate in these –– How to implement person-centered care in your professional activities. The final programme and events will be sent to work? participants in VIA Summer School in due time before classes –– What kind of psychosocial interventions are used in begin. dementia care? –– How can health and welfare technology help people with Venue dementia maintain autonomy in their lives? What are the This summer school course takes place in the center of Aarhus benefits and disadvantages for the individual citizen? at VIA University College, Campus Aarhus C, Ceresbyen 24, DK- –– When is health technology ethically acceptable? 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Teaching style Sign up The programme includes theoretical presentations on campus, Sign up for the summer school before May 1. visits to elder care centers and rehabilitation centers, as well as testing of welfare technology products for people with dementia. Learn more at en.via.dk/summerschools Teambuilding, reflection groups, and presentations in workshops will support your learning process. Participation will give you access to professional input, new networks and an appreciation of the varying perspectives that result from cultural differences.

Prerequisites You must be a student in a health-related programme that is at bachelor’s level or above to participate in this course. Previously students from engineering and doctor programmes have also participated in the International Health Summer School. Contact us for more information.

Course period and ECTS The International Health Summer School is a 2-week intensive course. The course generates 5 ECTS credits. The award of these ECTS credits is subject to agreement with your home university or college. The summer school is an obvious choice if you are looking for inspiration for your bachelor project, and it will be a great experience not only professionally but also educationally

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