Long Term Condition Care (level 6)
Starting dates and places
Description
Module delivery datesLancaster - 30 September and 18 November 2013; 10:00 - 15:30 hours
Distance Learning - start date, 30 September 2013
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 applicationsThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first mo…
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Lancaster - 30 September and 18 November 2013; 10:00 - 15:30 hours
Distance Learning - start date, 30 September 2013
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 applicationsThe 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?The aim of this module is to enhance your ability to recognise and respond to the healthcare needs of patients who live with long term conditions.
FinanceIf 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? This module can be taken as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Long Term Conditions or as part of a top-up degree e.g. BSc (Hons) Practice Development or BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice. Resources and facilitiesWe 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 requirementsPrior successful study at underpinning level
More about levels and credits
Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteriaTo be eligible to study this module, you must 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 is required in order to pass the module.
ModulesHPHG6032 Long Term Condition Care (20 credits at level 6)
Intended learning outcomesOn successful completion, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the features of a comprehensive assessment of a patient with a long term condition;
- Demonstrate sound understanding of the pathophysiological processes that lead to the development and progression of the long term condition;
- Evaluate appropriate investigations which will assist in the diagnosis and ongoing management of the long term condition;
- Critically review the management of the long term condition in line with best evidence;
- Critically reflect upon your role as it concerns working with patients with long term conditions
Bickley, L. and Szilagyi, P. (2009) Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking. 10th edn. London: Lippincott.
Carrier, J. (2009) Managing long-term conditions and chronic illness in primary care: a guide to good practice. Oxon: Routledge.
Corben, S. and Rosen, R. (2005) Self-management for Long Term Conditions: patients’ perspectives on the way ahead. [Online]. Available at: www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications (Accessed: 30 September 2011).
Great Britain. Department of Health (2005) The national service framework for long term conditions [Online].
Kumar, P. and Clark, M. (2009) Clinical Medicine. 7th edn. Edinburgh: Elsevier Saunders
Margereson, C. and Trenoweth, S. (2010) Developing holistic care for long-term conditions. Oxon: Routledge.
Module assessment3,500 word equivalent written assignment
Course summaryPatient assessment and factors which are unique to long term conditions as opposed to acute illness; the pathophysiological processes involved in the development and progression of long term conditions; common investigations and assessments used to establish the diagnosis and impact of long term conditions; the evidence for management of common long term illnesses such as asthma, obesity and metabolic syndrome, Type 1 DM, hypertension, angina, COPD, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, eczema and other skin disorders; motivation and empowerment of patients to manage care; the roles of their families and others supporting care; professional roles in the context of long term conditions.
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