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Principles of COPD for Professional Practice Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration Six months Level Level 5 (Diploma) Start Date Various This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who participate in the delivery and management of care for people with COPD. It aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of people with COPD in hospital and community settings.
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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 This 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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Respiratory Assessment, Examination and Diagnostics
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 6 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below This module enables students to analyse the role of history-taking, respiratory assessment, and examination in the diagnosis of respiratory conditions. Students will use their knowledge and understanding of the assessment process to take a person-centred approach, undertake a comprehensive respiratory examination, evaluate the appropriate use of investigations, and work through the diagnostic process systematically using reasoned deduction. This module forms an integral part of the pathway for any practitioner working or seeking to work at an advanced level in respiratory practice.
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Strategies for Assessment and Feedback to Support Clinical Practice
Study Type Supported online learning Duration 6 months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below This module supports healthcare professionals in creating effective, innovative, and appropriate assessment strategies to support learners in their clinical environments. Students will compare and evaluate different methods of feedback, building their skills in delivering feedback in a variety of situations. The module emphasises self-reflection and the development of an effective and equitable educational philosophy.
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Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Long Term Conditions Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration 6 months Level Level 6 (Degree) Start Date Various This course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to deliver person-centred care for patients who have mental health conditions alongside physical long-term conditions, working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver holistic care.
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Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration 6 months Level Level 6 (Degree) Start Date Various This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who participate in the delivery and management of care for people with chronic heart failure. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and their families and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life. It provides a broader understanding of the multi-systems approach to disease management and strategic service development.
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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 This 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.