Long Term Support for People with Neurological Conditions (level 4) Module

Module delivery date

Commencing March 2014 (dates to be announced)

* Subject to validation

Why study with us?

To explore the issues related to the long term care and support of those with neurological conditions such as Stroke, MS, Acquired Brain Injury, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson's Disease.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the diverse needs of people with long term neurological conditions
• Discuss concepts of health, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles for people with long term neurological conditions
• Explore a range of strategies to support activities and participation for people with long term neurological conditions
• Demonstrate application of learning to the workplace.

What can this course lead to? This module can be taken on a stand-alone basis or as part of the University Certificate Practice Development: Stroke Care. 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. Student work

Summative assessment consists of a 3,000 word portfolio

Formative assessment consists of a 1,000 word portfolio

Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria The entry requirements for this module reflect those of the owning programme, University Certificate Practice Development: Stroke Care. Applicants should have NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Full consideration will be given to applicants who do not have the above formal qualifications but who have significant relevant work experience within Stroke Care. All applicants should be employed in settings where they will have access to stroke patients; this could include NHS, private and voluntary providers. Applicants should have access to a suitably qualified workplace mentor. Modules HLLG4015 Long Term Support for People with Neurological Conditions (20 credits at level 4) Course summary Concepts and models of health; client-centred care; service user and family perspectives and needs; empowerment; policies and guidelines; evidence-based practice; mental capacity; principles of health promotion; self management; support services, organisations and resources available ; finance and personal budgets; return to work, productivity and leisure; assistive technology; ethical and legal issues.