Continuing professional development courses
A collaborative approach to management and self-management of arthritis (Level 3 or M)
This successful and exciting module explores how professional and patient resources can be used and co-ordinated by the multidisciplinary team to enable the patient to deal with arthritis. Themes include psychosocial influences, consequences of illness, coping, evidence for patient education, team working and the application of these to the development of professional roles.
Course starts 14 October 2008.
Contact: sarah.hewlett@uwe.ac.ukx
Managing individuals with long-term conditions (Level 3 or M)
Supporting individuals with long-term conditions (Level 2)
These modules have been developed in response to Supporting people with long term conditions and Our health, our care, our say (DH, 2005 and 2006). These papers highlighted the need for practitioners to understand and appreciate the core skills and knowledge required to support this diverse client group. The modules explore the impact of social, political, psychological and cultural influences on the care and management of people with a long term condition, including practical issues such as communication and goal setting.
Level 3/M course starts January 2009.
Contact: angela.hudson@uwe.ac.uk
Level 2 course starts April 2009.
Contact: maggie.hehir@uwe.ac.uk
All three modules run over eight days spread across several months. They can be taken as CPD, as part of a degree pathway (20 credits) or un-assessed. All modules are multidisciplinary and have received excellent reports from previous students.
For an application form or if you have a general enquiry, contact:
The Continuing Professional Development and Conference Unit, Health Training and Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY
Telephone: 0117 32 81158
Email: hsc.cpd@uwe.ac.uk
Website: www.uwe.ac.uk/hsc