Training courses
- AT educational opportunities at Coventry University
- Design, Technology and Care
- Postgraduate MSc Professional Health and Social Care Studies
- Evaluating Multi Professional Approaches to Case Management for People with Long Term Conditions
AT educational opportunities at Coventry University
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Coventry University has extended its range of courses and is offering two brand new opportunities to support AT education:
Foundation Degree in Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Learning Tool
In addition we also offer our MSc in Assistive Technology
These courses will provide valuable CPD opportunities for managers, practitioners and support workers from a diverse range of health, social care and third sector backgrounds.
The contacts are:
Foundation Degree in AT: Dr Gillian Ward g.ward@coventry.ac.uk
MSc in AT : Darren Awang d.awang@coventry.ac.uk
Department of Occupational Therapy, Coventry University, Coventry, CV1 5FB
Design, Technology and Care
New Stand alone education unit from the Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling.
This module explores the use of assistive technology and design and its role in developing and maintaining quality of life for people with dementia. It includes discussion of specific projects, controversial aspects of use of technology and ethical considerations in the use of technology to help people with dementia.
Courses are offered as distance learning courses and on a part-time basis.
Download flyer by visiting:
http://www.dementia.stir.ac.uk/Admin/Editor/assets/postgrad-designtechnology.pdf
Contact: Dementia Services Development Centre
Iris Murdoch Building
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Tel: 01786 467740
Email: dementia@stir.ac.uk
Web: www.dementia.stir.ac.uk
Postgraduate MSc Professional Health and Social Care Studies
Event dates: modules available throughout the year as stand alone or part of MSc
Location / Venue: York St John University
Organised by: A range of practice focused academics from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
How to book:
Funding: There are a limited number of funded places available to clinicians working in Yorkshire and Humberside SHA area only.
Fees: Non-funded places fees are payable per module
Website: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cpd
Email: hlscpd@yorksj.ac.uk
Telephone: 01904 876431
What does the MSc offer?
The programme gives health and social care professionals the chance to advance their knowledge and practice as well as grounding their learning in their own practical experiences.
There is a central focus on service delivery, patient/user experience and outcome and higher level professional experience. The programme has been commended for its responsiveness to the changing needs of the health and social care arena, adapting to meet the needs of students.
In this flexible modular based programme you will be able to plan your own course of study through a range of generic subjects (eg leadership), specialist clinical areas (eg cardiac and pulmonary care), as well as specialist pathways.
Specialist pathways have been introduced to enable students in specific sectors or with specific interests to focus their learning in this area. The pathways are:
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Service Development
Why York St John University?
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, covering Health, Psychology, Counselling and Sport has extensive contacts with employers across the region in the NHS, local authority, voluntary and business sectors, and staff are encouraged to be involved in research activity, knowledge transfer and business development activities.
The programme’s flexibility enables students to fit their learning around work and life commitments, choosing what you study and how long you take to study.
Who is the MSc for?
The programme is attractive to anyone working in a health and social care setting with a desire to build on their knowledge and practical experience through relevant multi professional learning and research.
The professional group attracted to this course include a wide range of professions from across the health and social care field including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Care Workers, a range of Allied Health Professionals, Medical staff and Podiatrists.
Direct link to course information
Website: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cpd
Email: hlscpd@yorksj.ac.uk
Telephone: 01904 876431
Evaluating Multi Professional Approaches to Case Management for People with Long Term Conditions
Dates: 5 days - 11 & 18 September, 2, 16 & 30 October 2009 (Fridays)
Level and credit rating: Level M, 30 credits
Funding: Funded places are available
Fees: Non-funded places £510
Event dates: modules run throughout the year as stand alone or part of MSc
Location / Venue: York St John University
Organised by: A range of practice focused academics from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
How to book:
Funding: There are a limited number of funded places available to clinicians working in Yorkshire and Humberside SHA area.
Fees: Non-funded places fees are payable per module
Website: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cpd
Email: hlscpd@yorksj.ac.uk
Telephone: 01904 876431
Module content:
The module presents an opportunity for a close critical analysis of the National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions and other relevant Government policies to examine the ways that health and social care services are delivered. All aspects of the practitioner role will be considered, from commissioning negotiation to service delivery. Case management approaches (as reviewed in the previous level 3 module) will be considered alongside other modalities of service intervention, including rehabilitation and re-enablement. Students will be encouraged to explore methods of evaluation, outcome measurement and improvement practices in the context of user and carer empowerment and quality of life impact, as defined by the world health organisation. Integrated service delivery will be promoted and practitioners invited to consider user experiences, self management and personalisation.
What will I learn?
• Critically reflect on person centred care considering the user and carer experience
• Critically evaluate case management within a multi professional context.
• Critically reflect on the practitioner role and implementation of the personalisation agenda within own area of service delivery.
• Construct a strategy for implementing a change in service delivery.
• Critically evaluate the implementation of Government policies affecting people with long term conditions and the effect on service and individual care delivery.
How will I be assessed?
Formative Assessment: Present a 1,000-word case study highlighting the key facets of the service experience of a person with a long term condition. Use feedback from staff and peers to inform the assignment.
Summative Assessment: One 5,000-word assignment to design and critically evaluate the implementation of an improvement in service delivery and consider the impact this will have on people with a long term condition and their carers.
Direct link to course information
Website: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cpd
Email: hlscpd@yorksj.ac.uk
Telephone: 01904 876431