Condition specific modules

Our condition specific modules support the needs of the healthcare workforce identifying key areas within workforce demands
CPD for healthcare professionals
BSc (Hons) Health Studies modules 2014/15

The following modules are offered to support workforce development as part of our Community and Primary Care education contract and the Advanced Practice education contract with Health Education England (HEE).

As these modules are commissioned by Health Education England (HEE) you may be eligible for funding through your employing trust. Please visit the module page for more information on how to apply.

Please note that some of these modules are run in partnership with NHS Trusts - further information can be found on the module web pages.

A to Z condition-specific module list

Advanced assessment for clinical practice (masters level)

Advanced critical reflection, risk and decision-making (masters level)

Advanced newborn and infant examination (APL) (degree and masters level)

Advanced psychosocial assessment and formulation (degree and masters level)

Advancing practice in context (masters level)

Advancing the care and support of the person with dementia and their carer (degree and masters level)

Advancing the management of long term conditions (degree and masters level)

Assessment, management and escalation of the acutely ill adult (degree and masters level)

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - management in primary care (degree level)

CBT interventions for mental health professionals (psychosis) (degree and masters level)

Clinical assessment and management in neurology (masters level)

Contemporary issues in the care of the newborn (degree level)

Developing expertise in clinical practice (degree and masters level)

Diabetes mellitus (degree and masters level)

Facilitating patient centred care and choice through advanced communication skills (degree level)
Injection therapy for health professionals (corticosteroid)

Intensive care for the neonate (degree level)

Management of children and young people requiring urgent or emergency care (masters level)

Managing clinical complexity (masters level)

Mental health assessment in urgent, emergency and acute care (degree and masters level)

Minor illness and injuries - the principles and practice of management for unscheduled care (degree and masters level)

Pathomechanics and rehabilitation of gait and balance (masters level)

Perinatal mental health (degree and masters level)

Rehabilitation: Cognition, perception and behaviour (masters level)

Supporting the needs of the frail older person (degree and masters level)

The child or young person requiring urgent or emergency care (degree and masters level)

The child and young person with mental health needs (degree and masters level)

The fundamentals of health assessment (degree and masters level)

Understanding evidence to inform clinical decision making (degree level)

Working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder (degree and masters level) 
 
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Prospective student enquiries

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