Diploma Level Modules: Tuberculosis

Study Details

Credit Points: 15 Level 2 (Diploma)
Notional Study Time: 150 hours
Duration: 4 months

Suitable for

Any health professional who may come into contact with patients with, or at risk of TB.

TB is on the increase, morbidity has risen by 22% in the last 10 years. TB infection is currently spreading globally at the rate of one person per second. The WHO predicts that nearly one billion people will be newly infected by 2020, of whom 70 million will die. In the UK, London has the highest incidence followed by the West Midlands.

Outline Content

Epidemiology
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Patient care
Management
Patient education
Public health issues
Compliance and adherence
Social issues

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

Analyse the prevalence and causes of TB and evaluate preventative measures
Assess the effects of TB on the respiratory tract and other systems
Select and justify methods for diagnosis
Assess treatment options
Analyse factors in good nursing care
Examine the roles of clinical audit, clinical governance and public health issues

Module Delivery

Comprehensive written materials, no study days.

Bi-monthly start dates.

Assessment

Coursework

Cost

£395 + £10 Open University certification fee...

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Module Contact Details

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