Susan Oliver Associates - Independent Rheumatology Nursing Specialists

Rheumatology modules: Allied Healthcare Professionals of Staffordshire Pioneering Rheumatology Education.
Contact: Sarah Ryan or Anne Chadwick: sarah.ryan@unhs.nhs.uk

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Rheumatology modules: Rheumatology: diseases, processes, treatment and care.
University of Leeds. The module can be taken as part of a degree course or as a stand alone modules. (20 level 3 credits) Three main components:
a) Disease process & disorders
b) Nature and types of therapeutic interventions
c) Psychosocial aspects. Contact: j.hill@leeds.ac.uk

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Multi-disciplinary MSc module:
Management and self management in Chronic Disease. University of Bristol, The University of the West of England and United Bristol Healthcare.
Eight teaching days spread over four months and can be taken at degree or Master's level or as continuing professional development. Contact: sarah.hewlett@bristol.ac.uk

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A collaborative approach to the management and self management of arthritis. Degree/MSc/Continuing Professional Development module. Multi-disciplinary. Modules centre around:
a) the consequence of illness
b) psychosocial factors and coping
c) evidence base for patient education and self management
d) team working, communication, supporting patients towards empowerment
e) the application of these themes to the development of professional roles.
Module can be stand alone or as part of a degree pathway (20 credits at degree or Masters level). Eight day course held in Bristol over three blocks. email: sarah.hewlett@bristol.ac.uk

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MSc in Pain Science & Management.
Keele University, Staffordshire. contact: pta13@cc.keele.ac.uk

Concepts of rheumatological care:
BSc Professional Practice Qualification Module NM2 625/NM3 640. Chester College of Higher Education. Contact: Rheumatology Specialist Nurse 0151 604 7195

Rheumatology Practice Modules for Healthcare practitioners: UCE Birmingham School of Nursing Studies: For those working with paediatric and adults who have a rheumatological condition. Focus on management across acute and primary care seetings. Modules - 15 two hour session modules. CATS rating per module 12 credits at level six (degree) or 12 credits at level five (diploma). Further information: Kim O'Grady - Module leader: kim.o'grady@uce.ac.uk

Intra-articular injection course: Peterborough Hospital. Six day course for nurses and other health professionals with the skills and knowledge to safely administer intra-articular injections. contact: Alison Dickinson 01733 874000 ext 8623

Rheumatology Patient Care: 20 credits at diploma and degree level. Nottingham University. Module leader: Kate Gadsby. Runs once a year. Usually from Sept/October) for 8 taught days held on alternate weeks. For further details contact: Post registration admission secretary tel: 01332 347141 ext 2586

The Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) have a nurse and allied healthcare professional training programme: Graduate Certificate in Rheumatology Practice - distance learning course developed by Arthritis Research Campaign and accredited by the University of Brighton. Costs £2,100 for 6 module course. www.arc.org.uk

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