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Overview
What you will study
The Managing Complex Health and Care Needs of Frail Older People course offered by The University of Lancashire 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
On completion the student will be able to:
- 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
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- For further information and to obtain an application form please email the university’s CPD Team.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration View 160 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
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 Fees
Living costs
Preston
United Kingdom
751 - 1425 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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