Executive and Professional Education at Karolinska Institutet

Training that covers the latest research, diagnosis and treatment to organisational models for dementia care. An efficient dementia care will benefit not only your patient, but also their families, your organisation and the society at large. For dentists, dental hygienists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Online, part-time studies.

This online course is for dentists, dental hygienists and speech-language pathologists who in their profession meet patients with dementia. You will get an increased knowledge and understanding of dementia. You will be equipped to better contribute to an improved and more efficient care for your patients. 

Education for participants with a university degree in dental surgery and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in general practice.

At KI you’ll meet world leading specialists within the medical fields and colleagues from around the globe. Our courses are first and most offered to groups and can be arranged in Sweden or in the own country.

Karolinska Institutet is currently running two training programmes targeting professionals from several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose is to strengthen the capacity to contribute to innovation in the public sector and to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Meet six post graduates from Saudi Arabia from a three-year program at Karolinska Institutet. They have participated in KI:s Master’s courses and clinical specialisation in orthodontics. 

Meet Wei Ge, a geriatric physician from China who participated in a two-week training in Sweden on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The training covered a wide range of topics including genetics, treatment, elderly care and support to relatives. 

In an effort to improve maternal & child health care and nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa, Karolinska Institutet has trained 40 key professionals in the midwifery-led interdisciplinary model of care as well as leadership and management. The project was supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.