Postgraduate Course in Dementia Care

Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA)
In Collaboration with MENAAA & INIA - United Nations Malta

Executive Introduction

The Postgraduate Course in Dementia Care is a structured postgraduate program developed by MEAMA to address the growing burden of dementia across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The program integrates evidence-based medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and culturally sensitive care models to strengthen regional capacity in dementia diagnosis, management, and leadership.

Program Vision
The program aims to:
- Promote person-centered, ethical, and evidence-based dementia care
- Strengthen regional capacity in early detection, diagnosis, and management
- Improve care pathways across outpatient, hospital, community, and long-term care settings
- Empower interdisciplinary teams to lead change in dementia services
Curriculum Structure

The Course includes 10 modules delivered across four sessions (two virtual and two hybrid). Core modules cover epidemiology, diagnosis, medical and non-pharmacological management, ethics, palliative care, care pathways, and caregiver support.

Target Audience
The Diploma is designed for:
- Physicians (primary care, geriatrics, neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine)
- Nurses and allied health professionals
- Social workers and psychologists
- Occupational and physical therapists
- Healthcare administrators
- Academic faculty and trainees

It supports both clinical advancement and leadership development in dementia care.

Certification
Participants who successfully complete all modules receive the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia Care issued under the auspices of MEAMA in collaboration with MENAAA and INIA.