Professional/Short course Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions
20 credit level 6 or level 7 module
Page last updated 12 October 2023
Introduction
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
This 20 credit Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions online module, available at level 6 (UZWSVQ-20-3) or level 7 (UZWSVR-20-M), will introduce you to the concept and definitions of long-term conditions.
Long term conditions are more prevalent in older people and in more deprived groups. Treatment and care for people with a long-term condition are complex and multi-faceted, many people live with more than one long term condition increasing, this is expected to rise. There is a rising demand for prevention and management of multi-morbidity rather than a single disease process.
This course will help you to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts related to the anatomy, physiology and clinical reasoning that supports recognition of long term conditions.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- evaluate the evidence of case management to formulate an action plan for the treatment of long-term conditions.
- work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and illustrate leadership to ensure high quality, effective care and treatment for patients with long-term conditions.
- identify, discuss and evaluate policy and professional issues related to the complex management of long-term conditions.
Entry requirements
You must be a registered practitioner.
Careers / Further study
The level 6 module can contribute towards:
- BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Award
The level 7 module can contribute towards:
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Awards
Structure
Content
In this online module, you will examine some of the key areas that a long-term condition can affect a person's life. It will take a holistic approach to assessment and introduce you to different ways of managing an individual's care. This will include health and social care, and examine the importance of self-management. You will also look at key policy drivers to inform your practice and learning.
The module syllabus typically includes:
Long term conditions
- Effective communication styles
- Defining a long term condition
- Multiple co-morbidities
Ageing well
- Respiratory disease
- Cardio-vascular disease
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Living with a learning disability
- Living cancer and beyond
- Autoimmune disease
- Renal disease
Context of long term conditions
- Shared decision making with service users, carers and families
- Integrated care pathways
- National and local policy drivers
- Legal/ethical principles
- Clinical governance
- Evidence based practice
Public health
Learning and Teaching
A variety of approaches will be used which may include expert speakers from practice, flipped classroom strategies, case study review, online interactive teaching, and lecture-style classroom teaching.
Assessment
You are required to independently conduct an advanced holistic assessment of a patient with a long term condition, within your practice setting. You will present this assessment with an evidenced based critical analysis commentary. This will take the form of a 3,000-word assignment which could be a case study, options appraisal or business case designed to improve care/services for people with a long term condition.
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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How to apply
How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Extra information
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
For further information
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