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Advanced Care of the Older Person PG Diploma

Postgraduate

In Bradford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bradford

  • Duration

    5 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The programme aims to develop nurse leaders who are recognised experts in the care of older people who have national influence and are able to drive change so that the care of older people is compassionate, safe, person centred and of the highest possible quality.
It is suitable for healthcare professionals working in the area of older person care in senior clinical roles, leadership/management roles or with aspirations to move into roles of this nature. The programme offers you the opportunity to apply knowledge to your own area of older person clinical practice.
Students undertaking the Advanced Care of the Older Person programme will develop the skills in complex reasoning, critical thinking and analysis required to undertake these roles in relation to the care of the older person.
Learning and teaching is designed to equip you with skills in using a range of information, data, tools and techniques to improve the quality of patient care and health outcomes as well as demonstrate impact and value. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the physical and mental health needs of your client group, to gain a critical awareness of your role in the treatment and management of common physical health conditions related to the ageing process and to advance good practice in the physical and mental health care of the older person within your field of practice. There is a focus on service improvement, patient safety, risk assessment and risk management within a clinical governance context.
Those working in clinical areas in the UK can choose to develop clinical competencies in caring for the older person, working with a mentor in practice, supervised by experienced academics. Those working in non- clinical roles or those not employed in Uk healthcare will have the opportunity to reflect on the skills needed to develop their specific role in caring for an older person..
The curriculum offers one optional module

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bradford (West Yorkshire)
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Richmond Road, BD7 1DP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Applicants with significant experience will also be considered.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Pharmacology
  • Management
  • Risk
  • Leadership
  • Quality
  • Healthcare
  • IT risk
  • Quality Training
  • Safeguarding people

Course programme

The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.

Pg Certificate award

  • Advanced Care of the Older Person (30 credits, Level 7)
  • Quality and Service Improvement (30 credits, Level 7)

Pg Diploma award

  • Choice of module from the SSPRD framework to meet professional needs (30 credits, Level 7)
  • Preparing for systematic review OR Preparing for primary research or Leadership for advanced practitioners (30 credits, Level 7)

The choice of SSPRD modules (subject to availability) includes:

  • Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Acute and Long Term conditions
  • Advanced physical assessment and clinical decision making
  • Prescribing for health care professionals (subject to profession)
  • Supporting those facing loss: an interdisciplinary approach
  • Symptom Management in Life-Limiting Illness across lifespan
  • Evidence based diabetes care
  • Safeguarding people
  • Advanced communication Skills
  • Management of lung cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and breathlessness
  • Managing self and others
  • Aspects of mental health care and psychological wellbeing for health professionals
  • Advances in leg ulcer management
  • Addressing the mental health needs and wellbeing of older people
  • Advances in limiting pressure damage
  • Understanding experiences of dementia.

Advanced Care of the Older Person PG Diploma

Price on request