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Hypertension: Diploma Level Module

Study Details

Credit Points: 15 Level 2 (diploma)
Notional study time: 150 hours
Duration: 4 months

This module aims to equip health professionals with the ability to screen, identify and manage patients with hypertension. Successful students will be able to determine their practice to provide a systematic approach to evidence based patient care.

Outline Content

  • Epidemiology of hypertension to include ethnic considerations
  • Pathophysiology of hypertension
  • Identification of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors
  • Measuring blood pressure
  • Screening, diagnosis and long term management of hypertensive patients to include 'whitecoat' hypertension
  • Investigations (eg biochemical markers, urine testing, ECG's)
  • Non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment to include side effects and dose titration
  • Recognition of secondary hypertension
  • Patient empowerment and concordance
  • National and local policy guidelines

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Discuss the impact of hypertension with particular reference to epidemiology data
  • Examine the causes of poor blood pressure control
  • Discuss ways of identifying those at risk of hypertension and evaluate the significance of screening, detection and management of hypertension in reducing co-morbidity and mortality
  • Evaluate the various methods of measuring blood pressure, taking into account the practical implications
  • Discuss appropriate ways of empowering and supporting patients and other healthcare colleagues on the principal aspects of the various non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments available for managing hypertension
  • Evaluate and apply relevant current guidelines, protocols and quality indicators relating to managing hypertension and organising care, in a clinical setting

Module Delivery

Comprehensive study materials. No study days.

Assessment

3,000 word case study

Cost

£395 + £10 Open University certification fee...
(Regional venue fee may apply)

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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
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836