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Overview
What you will study
The Managing Complex Health and Care Needs of Frail Older People course offered by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will be structured around the use of key lectures to provide the context for and support of module themes. The module will use focused group work and class discussions within face to face tutor time. Throughout the module a range of external speakers and service users will be invited to speak to the student group demonstrating contemporary approaches to working with the frail older adult.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Explore the relationship between co-morbidity, cognitive decline, polypharmacy and ageing, and the impact on the frail older person’s health Critically discuss end of life care, safeguarding and ethics in the context of the inter-professional team
- Appraise the relevant evidence base for the collaborative inter-professional evaluation and management of the ageing population.
- Examine challenges when managing complex care needs in relation to health and social care outcomes.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration View 67 other Short Courses in Health Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The module is available to registered healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge around assessment of the older person with complex needs.
Tuition Fee
- Tuition amount to be confirmed soon.
Living costs for Preston
751 - 1425 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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