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Ethical Issues in Long Term Conditions Level 7 module
Study Type Supported online learning Duration Three months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThis module provides a comprehensive overview of major principles that underpin healthcare ethics, requiring students to analyse and synthesise these principles in application to a range of common ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings. Students will evaluate their regulatory bodies’ standards of conduct, ethics, and performance, and will develop their skills in constructing ethical arguments through discussion and debate activities as well as through opportunities for critical reflection.
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Frailty as a Long Term Condition
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsFrailty is a distinct health state associated with reduced function that develops as part of the ageing process, and is therefore viewed as a long-term condition. This module supports students in providing preventative and individualised care for people with frailty, enhancing their knowledge in relation to current treatment, management, and risk avoidance. It explores key legislation and local, national, and international drivers, and their application to the planning and delivery of evidence-based care. The module emphasises the importance of excellent communication skills and collaborative working.
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Impact of Mental Health on Long Term Conditions
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThis module enables students to critically explore ways in which poor mental health can impact a person’s ability to manage their long-term physical health condition. Students will explore tools for the assessment and management of mental health and evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. The module emphasises person-centred approaches and strategies for effective communication and partnership working with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team. Issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding will be discussed in the contexts of key legislation, health policy, and ethics.
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Leadership for Quality Improvement in Long Term Conditions Level 7 module
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThis module provides a comprehensive overview of leadership theories, quality improvement processes, and change management strategies within the context of healthcare. Over the course of the module, students will build a portfolio of tools and strategies to support a project for quality improvement in long-term health conditions in their professional contexts. The module includes content on national and local contexts for quality improvement, change management tools, impactful communication skills, and strategies for implementing and sustaining change. The module also emphasises critical self-reflection and professional development.
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Negotiated Learning
Study Type Distance learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThe purpose of the module is to allow students to negotiate the specific content of their learning in order to maximise their specific clinical and/or professional interest. The module provides a rigorous framework for such study, ensuring the academic level and assessment criteria support the demonstration of achievement and equivalence of a Level 7 module. Students will be assigned a supervisor to support the development of their module contract, learning outcomes, and final negotiated learning project.
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Optimising Pain Management
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various £8.00 View DetailsThis module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding of the principles of pain management, enabling students to study pain management specifically in people with long-term conditions. It enables students to critically analyse the impact of chronic pain on a person’s quality of life, and the social and economic impacts of chronic pain. The module supports students in critically evaluating the evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, using a range of evidence-based sources to construct courses of action.
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Research Applied to Practice
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 3 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThis module provides a comprehensive development of research skills, preparing students to complete their dissertation in long-term conditions. Students will identify evidence, data, and published research relating to their clinical discipline, and will enhance their skills of critical analysis and synthesis. By working towards formulating an answerable research question relevant to their professional practice, students will explore the range of methodologies used in health-related research, equipping them to further their critical and analytical skills in academic and professional contexts.
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Transforming Dementia Care
Study Type Supported online learning Duration Three months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below £8.00 View DetailsThis module critically reviews current approaches, research, and treatments in relation to different types of dementia and the disease trajectory, including end-of-life care. The module is grounded in person-centred approaches, emphasising the importance of excellent communication and ethical decision-making skills. Current key legislation and local and national drivers will be explored, and students will also critically review the interface of health and social care and collaboration across the multi-disciplinary team.