Susan Oliver Associates - Independent Rheumatology Nursing Specialists

A collaborative approach to management and self-management of arthritis (Level 3 or M)

This successful and exciting module explores how professional and patient resources can be utilized and co-ordinated by the multi-disciplinary team to enable the patient to deal with arthritis. Themes include psychosocial influences, consequences of illness, coping, evidence for patient education, team working and the application of these to the development of professional roles.

Course starts: 14 October 2008
Contact: sarah.hewlett@uwe.ac.uk

Managing individuals with Long-Term Conditions (Level 3 or M)
Supporting individuals with Long-Term Conditions (Level 2)

These modules have been developed in response to ‘Supporting People with Long Term Conditions’ and ‘Our Health, Our Care, Our Say’ (DH 2005, 2006). These highlighted the need for practitioners to understand and appreciate the core skills and knowledge required to support this diverse client group. The modules explore the impact of social, political, psychological and cultural influences on the care and management of people with a long-term condition, including practical issues such as communication and goal setting.

Level 3/M course starts: January 2009
Contact: angela.hudson@uwe.ac.uk

Level 2 course starts: April 2009
Contact: maggie.hehir@uwe.ac.uk

All three modules run over 8 days spread across several months. They can be taken as Continuing Professional Development, as part of a degree pathway (20 credits), or unassessed. All modules are multi-disciplinary and have received excellent reports from previous students.

If you require an application form or have a general enquiry please contact:

The Continuing Professional Development and Conference Unit
Health Training and Research Centre
Faculty of Health and Social Care
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus
Bristol BS16 1QY

Tel: 0117 32 81158 E-mail: hsc.cpd@uwe.ac.uk Website: www.uwe.ac.uk/hsc