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Contemporary Issues in Animal Science
This Contemporary Issues in Animal Science from the University of Reading is designed to introduce you to the latest research and contemporary practices in animal science, and the challenges and opportunities that this field faces in making livestock production sustainable in the twenty-first century.

Livestock Nutrition and Feeding
This Livestock Nutrition and Feeding course from the University of Reading will introduce you to the role of farmed livestock in agricultural systems, and the importance of feed in managing the nutritional requirements of different classes of livestock.

Assessment, Prevention And Management Of Falls
This module aims to provide you with an appreciation of the patho-physiological processes involved and enable you to engage in and critically reflect on, assessment, treatment and monitoring of this health problem and hypothesise on its future impact on society. University of Derby offers the Assessment, Prevention And Management Of Falls programme.

Hand Conditions - Mechanisms And Interventions
This module examines existing evidence for effectiveness of hand therapy protocols and the reasons for a variety of different approaches to the treatment of hand conditions.University of Derby offers the Hand Conditions - Mechanisms And Interventions programme.

Community Focused Occupational Therapy
This module is studied by distance learning, delivered online and equates to 200 hours of study. You will be supported by a module tutor via phone, skype and/or email.University of Derby offers the Community Focused Occupational Therapy programme.

Diabetes by distance learning
University of Leicester's Diabetes by distance learning is for you if... you want the flexibility of studying by distance learning whilst expanding your knowledge, skills and confidence in diabetes care to improve outcomes in patient care and personal career progression.

Sustainable Livestock Production Systems
This Sustainable Livestock Production Systems course from the University of Reading you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the main livestock production systems (dairy cattle, goats and sheep; beef; sheep; pigs; poultry).

Obstetric Ultrasound
The aim of this CASE accredited module is to produce a competent, reflective and autonomous practitioner capable of safe and effective use of ultrasound in the assessment of a wide range of obstetric referrals. University of Derby offers the Obstetric Ultrasound programme.

Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors
Contemporary Issues in Ergonomics and Human Factors course at University of Derby is an optional module within our online MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors and can be completed as a standalone 10-week course. You will gain 20 credits at level 7 with a Certificate of Credit to evidence your learning achievement.

Transfusion Medicine
Ideally suited to individuals with a background in biomedical science or working in the healthcare profession, this online course will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the transfusion process. University of Derby offers the Transfusion Medicine programme.

Principles Of Long Term Condition Management
Healthcare is going to look very different over the next 15 years due to an ageing population; changing patterns of health and disease; the shift to delivery of more care in community settings; advances in care and treatment; and advances in technology to name but a few. University of Derby offers the Principles Of Long Term Condition Management programme.

Asthma - Basic Mechanisms And Clinical Management
They cannot do this without knowing the patients' motivation, self-efficacy, knowledge of illness, perceptions of severity and vulnerability etc. Without this kind of knowledge the practitioner would potentially face countless re-admissions using crisis management as the main strategy. University of Derby offers the Asthma - Basic Mechanisms And Clinical Management programme.

Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 1
This module will equip you with the knowledge, attitudes and complex skills necessary to undertake a negotiated range of musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations.University of Derby offers the Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 1 programme.

Ultrasound In Early Pregnancy Assessment
This module is for you if you are a sonographer, nurse, midwife, obstetrician or gynaecologist providing routine/emergency early pregnancy assessment services. University of Derby offers the Ultrasound In Early Pregnancy Assessment programme.

Management For An Integrative Health And Social Care Workforce
This module acknowledges the needs of those in current or developmental managerial roles in health and social care arenas or organisations (including the voluntary or independent sector) who wish to develop new management skills to enhance future Integrative Health and Social Care. University of Derby offers the Management For An Integrative Health And Social Care Workforce programme.

Theoretical Considerations In The Diagnosis And Management Of Osteoporosis
You may be working in a general setting wishing to know how to identify and manage those at risk of osteoporosis or in a specialist osteoporosis or falls setting as an introduction to further specialist study. University of Derby offers the Theoretical Considerations In The Diagnosis And Management Of Osteoporosis programme.

Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme For Pharmacists
HEE (Health Education England) has procured this training to support pharmacists working in virtual contact centre environments to be delivered by the University of Derby.University of Derby offers the Integrated Urgent Care Workforce Development Programme For Pharmacists programme.

Professional Communication within a Health Care Context 1 (ESL)
Centennial College's Professional Communication within a Health Care Context 1 (ESL) course allows students to review and practice core language skills using real-life materials and situations within a health care context.

Ergonomics and Human Factors (Behaviour Change)
During the Ergonomics and Human Factors (Behaviour Change) at University of Derby you will learn how to define a 'problem' in behavioural terms and take a theory driven approach to behaviour change by incorporating defined intervention functions and appropriate behaviour change techniques.

Vascular Ultrasound
This module is aimed primarily at healthcare professionals who wish to provide a full range of routine / emergency vascular ultrasound services. University of Derby offers the Vascular Ultrasound programme.