Case Management of Long Term Conditions (level 7)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 30 April, 07, 21 and 28 May 2014; 09:30 - 16:00 hours

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for application

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

With an increasing number of people living with long term conditions, there is a growing need for knowledgeable and skilled health professionals who are able to support and work in partnership with people with long term conditions, to assist them to manage their condition, maintain their independence and to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. This module aims to advance the skills and develop the confidence of practitioners who are actively involved in case management.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this module you may wish to bring these 20 credits into the PgC Practice Development: Long Term Conditions. Please discuss this opportunity with the module leader before completion of this module.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module you must be working in, or have access to, a practice environment where you will gain experience in the case management of people with long term conditions.

You should be able to demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.

Participation in the formative components of the module are required to pass the module.

Modules

HPHG7008 Case Management of Long Term Conditions (20 credits at level 7)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate and apply contemporary health and social policy in relation to the management of long-term conditions and advanced skills in case management.
• Critically examine the concept of case management and apply predictive tools to enable decision-making in complex and unpredictable practice situations.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness and detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the concept of collaborative working as applied to case management.
• Display a mastery of the critical application of behaviour change models in the complex management of patients with complex and long term needs.
• Synthesise personal and work place reflection in order to demonstrate a critical awareness of case management and how your practice has evolved through study on this module.

Indicative core bibliography

Corben, S., Rosen, R. (2005) Self management for long term conditions. Patient’s perspectives on the way ahead. London: King’s Fund.

Department of Health (2005) The National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions. London: Department of Health.

Department of Health (2006) PARR 1 and PARR2. A brief guide. London: Department of Health.

Earle, S., Earle, S, Denny, E (2009) The Sociology of Long Term Conditions and Nursing Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Hutt, R., Rosen, R & McCauley, J. (2004) Case-managing Long Term Conditions. What impact does it have in the treatment of older people?. London: Kings Fund.

Presho, M. (2008) Managing long term conditions: a social model for community practice. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.

Assessment

Summative: 3,500 word written assignment
Formative: 1,000 word equivalent tutor-led activities

Course summary

Module content: Models of case management and policy drivers, case finding and predictive tools, impact of long term conditions, self-managed care, integrated working, legal, professional and ethical issues, anticipatory care, disease management, polypharmacy, organisation and management, behavioural change models.