Management of Long-Term Conditions for Healthcare Professionals

Credits: 30 credits at Level 6.

Why study this subject?

This module will help empower healthcare professionals to learn the foundational knowledge and skills required in the Primary Care setting.

What will I study?

Led by our experienced and supportive staff, this module will cover an introduction to key long-term conditions, monitoring and management in areas such as:

• asthma
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• diabetes
• dementia
• cardiovascular disease
• hypertension.

You'll also learn about a wide variety of topics essential to your role, including:

• consultations
• health assessments
• diagnostic tests
• health screening
• long-term condition monitoring and management
• self-care planning
• medicine management
• working with individuals who have a variety of health needs.

The module will also cover:

• patient as a partner
• team working and leadership
• record keeping and IT in relation to clinical systems
• quality monitoring and assurance
• ethical and legal issues, negligence and employment law.

How will I be taught and assessed?

You'll benefit from a combination of University teaching and learning in practice with mentor guidance. There are five face-to-face/virtual teaching days that are supported by e-learning material at our Uxbridge and High Wycombe campuses

A variety of teaching methods are used within the programme including group work, self-directed learning, demonstrations and tutorials. Online learning will be used to complement traditional methods of teaching. 

You'll be expected to produce a summative report as part of your assessment which should be based on a patient from general practice where you've been involved in the management of their long-term condition.

The credits from this module can be used towards an honours degree qualification in BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare).