Overview
This 14-week, part-time continuing professional development course focuses on the care of frail adults. It provides an opportunity for healthcare practitioners to develop their understanding of frailty and consider how this knowledge can inform care in clinical settings.
Why study Care of the Frail Adult at the University of Greater Manchester?
The course is designed to support continuing professional development in healthcare, allowing practitioners to build on their existing knowledge while studying part-time.
Students can explore issues relevant to caring for frail adults and reflect on their application to professional practice. Assessment is based on coursework.
Programme Structure
The course includes:
Care of the Frail Adult (HE6)
Study of frailty and its implications for adult care
Consideration of approaches to supporting frail adults
Application of learning to healthcare practice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Bolton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
You must have an appropriate health and social care-related qualification (e.g. registered nurse, assistant practitioner, allied health professional, or paramedic).You should be working in a health and social care setting in a role where you can gain experience of working with frail adults.You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.Tuition Fees
Living costs
Bolton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.