Holistic Care for People Living with Long Term Conditions Level 5 Module Supporting your patients, improving your knowledge This module is designed for both qualified and non-qualified staff working in primary, secondary and community care, who support patients with long term conditions. Conditions such as diabetes, dementia or COPD currently affect 20-30% of the UK’s adult population, and numbers are expected to increase substantially in the next decade1. This module provides a holistic overview of the area, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to confidently support and manage people living with chronic diseases, and to give them confidence to self-manage their condition. It is delivered by distance learning using comprehensive study materials and is accredited by The Open University. This module is compulsory for those taking the Diploma of Higher Education in Long Term Conditions. Course information 1. http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/maintaining/downloads/healthy_litreview.pdf Duration: You will learn: 4 months • • • • • Delivery: Written distance learning materials The burden of long term conditions and the impact on patients To facilitate patient self-management and self-care How to implement effective disease management How to support people with terminal illness To apply ongoing professional development abilities within a multidisciplinary team Assessment: 2,500 word assignment Cost: £460 By the end of the module you will be able to: • • • • Discuss the management of long term conditions Assess the principal issues in managing people with long term conditions Examine the principles of patient-centred care Develop practices to promote choice, reduce the risk of complications and improve quality of life • Identify and evaluate your management of long term conditions Accredited by The Open University with 15 CATS points at Academic Level 5 Find out more . . . Visit: www.educationforhealth.org Phone: 01926 838969 Email: [email protected] The Athenaeum 10 Church Street Warwick CV34 4AB Health Charity Reg No: 1048816 Company Reg No: 309077