Heart Failure: Diploma Level Module

Study Details

Credit Points: 30 Level 2 (diploma)
Notional study time: 300 hours
Duration: 6 months

Improvements in the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart failure mean that primary healthcare professionals are increasingly involved in caring for people with this condition. We now have the potential to improve quality of life of people, increase life expectancy and reduce hospital admissions through the use of evidence based guidelines. This module enables health professionals to develop a sound and comprehensive knowledge base and ability to deliver holistic, evidence based care to people with heart failure, whilst also considering the needs of their carers. The module fosters a multidisciplinary team approach to care, taking into account the complexity of the condition and current service provision.

Suitable for

The module is suitable for Health Care Professionals working with, and caring for, patients with heart failure in the community. This is likely to include Practice Nurses, Community Matrons, District Nurses, GPs, Palliative Care Nurses and Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses wishing to develop services in the community. The course is also open to Discharge Planners, Community Pharmacists and other appropriate healthcare professionals.

Outline Content

Signs, symptoms and diagnosis
Management - both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
End of life care
Facilitating self-care to optimise care and reduce unnecessary admissions

Learning Outcomes

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

Analyse the impact of heart failure impacts on a patient's quality of life
Design holistic care plans for patients with heart failure
Implement evidence-based guidelines to optimise the drug treatment of heart failure
Evaluate how the provision of multi-disciplinary services across primary and secondary care influences patient centred services
Analyse appropriate health promotional activities to empower patients to manage their condition.

Module Delivery

Comprehensive study materials supported by 2 study days.

Assessment

Coursework
Exam

Cost

Individual place: £545 + £10 Open University certification fee...

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Module Contact Details

For further details and/or to book this module:
Email Booking - Individual
Tel: +44 (0)1926 493313

Locally Delivered Courses
To commission this module in your local area for 10 or more people:
Email Booking - Locally Delivered
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