Name of the Project: DEDUC - Distance Education and Vocational Training on Dementia for University Students and Healthcare Professionals
Project Number: 2024-1-PT01-KA220-VET-000246876
Duration: 28 months
Project Lifetime: 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2026
Type of Project: Erasmus+ projects - KA220-HED - Cooperation partnerships in higher education
Partners: Alzheimer Hellas, Fundación Universidad A Coruña, Fundació ACE, Alzheimer Slovenia. SCM Riba D’Ave
Grant amount among: Total Project - 250K; P.PORTO: 55K
Project Summary: The project aims to modernize VET in dementia care to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals. It focuses on developing a robust distance learning system, merging digital tools and innovative methods, where trainees can gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness of this teaching-learning model.
- Development of a digital learning platform for teaching-learning purposes.
- Development of a vocational training program for dementia care and its implementation in different participants (students/ health professionals/ caregivers).
- Development of a digital simulation game as a supplementary learning tool.
- Development of a digital transfer handbook and policy recommendations.
- Dissemination of all project results.
Coordination of the project in P.Porto: António Marques
Researchers involved: Raquel Simões de Almeida, Tiago Coelho, Paula Portugal
