Description
This Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Long Term Conditions Short Course is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire and is taught at Level 6/Degree level. It has been developed in partnership with NHS England, with content informed by experienced healthcare professionals working in primary care, community nursing, and specialist mental health roles.
This course focuses upon the role of the multi-disciplinary team in supporting patients with physical and mental health co-morbidities, in primary care and community settings. Importance is placed on a patient centred approach, promoting involvement of the individual and their family in care planning, with a focus on common conditions including anxiety and depression, and evaluation of a range of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and self-management strategies.
Delivered by Interactive Blended Online Learning, the Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Long Term Conditions Short Course includes pre-recorded lectures, videos and a minimum of five live sessions offered with a module support tutor to ensure learners get the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with peers.
On completion of the course, successful learners will be able to identify symptoms of common mental health conditions in patients with long term conditions, offer information and guidance around pharmacological treatment options, and will understand when to refer to specialist services, or signpost to alternative support. They will demonstrate knowledge of how individuals from vulnerable groups can be particularly affected by mental ill health, and the literature relevant to COPD and an insight into the role of the multi-disciplinary team in planning care and supporting self-management.