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Osteoporosis and Falls Management PG Cert

Postgraduate

Distance

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    18 Months

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

You will study this course through distance learning meaning you can study from your home, allowing you to stimulate the development of your own learning
You can choose specific modules that interest you, so you can be sure that you'll learn exactly what you're passionate about
This course will contribute to your continuing professional development as you'll enhance your knowledge in osteoporosis and falls management
You will develop and improve your practice throughout the course as you become involved in higher level decision making and problem solving
This course is awarded as part of our MSc Advanced Practice course. This means you may either complete your studies at the Postgraduate Certificate level in Osteoporosis and Falls Management or continue your studies to masters level and gain either the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Advanced Practice.

If you are a practitioner working in osteoporosis, falls or fracture management and want to build on your existing level of health and social care, then you can gain an award related to your clinical practice. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate your work-based environment and consider a broad range of issues relating to the management of patients. This will help to enhance your clinical practice.

You will complete three modules, including two core modules and one module of your choice. This allows you to specialise in your interests meaning you can develop in an area that you're passionate about. Your optional module can even be taken from the MSc Advanced Practice to broaden your knowledge base.

After completing the course, you'll be able to apply the theoretical underpinning you'll have learnt to your clinical practice, which will help to benefit not only yourself but your colleagues and patients.

About this course

During this course you will develop your understanding of osteoporosis, falls and the management of fracture risk. This will improve the effectiveness of your patient management and your ability to influence and direct further activities within the field of osteoporosis. You will also develop the skills to ensure you deliver enhanced service improvement in your practice.

It is anticipated that students applying for the Postgraduate Certificate in Osteoporosis & Falls Management will normally hold a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) in an area of healthcare delivery. Such is the multi-professional nature of the subject area other qualifications or experience, which demonstrates that an applicant possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at an equivalent standard, may also be acceptable.

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Subjects

  • Considerations
  • Theoretical
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Osteoporosis
  • Assessment
  • Management of falls
  • Prevention
  • Diagnosis and Management
  • Management of Osteoporosis

Course programme

What you will studyModules

You’ll study two core modules:

  • Theoretical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis (20 credits)
  • Assessment, Prevention and Management of Falls (20 credits)
Optional modules

Plus one optional module from the list below:

  • Clinical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis (20 credits)
  • Clinical Considerations of the Prevention and Management of Falls (Practice) (20 credits)
  • Health Promotion: Improving Bone Health (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Masters Level Study (20 credits)
  • Nutrition in Relation to Bone Health and Falls (20 credits)

Additional information

UK/EU fee - 
£800, £900 or £1,000 per 20 credits* (2019/20)

Osteoporosis and Falls Management PG Cert

Price on request