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Advanced Diploma
University of Bolton
Part Time
SEP-25
14 weeks
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Advanced Diploma
University of Bolton
Part Time
SEP-25
14 weeks
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Caring for people living with frailty in the health or social care sector is influenced by multiple complex factors and demands skilled assessment and management. Building on your existing knowledge from clinical practice, this course is designed to help you develop a solid understanding of best practice in the assessment and management of frail adults.Course DetailsThis stand-alone course is for health and social care professionals with a specialist interest in frailty. It's beneficial to work in a relevant area of practice while studying this course, as it helps you transfer your knowledge of theory and apply it in practice. The module aims to deepen your understanding of frailty's physical and psychological impact on a person's health and wellbeing.We'll guide you to explore and evaluate evidence-based methods for detecting frailty and encourage you to consider appropriate theoretical principles as part of your decision-making process. Examining the theories surrounding frailty can help you understand the causes of frailty and the long-term impact frailty has on health and social care outcomes. We'll also support you in developing skills in frailty assessment and care planning for individuals living with frailty.
You must have an appropriate health and social care-related qualification (e.g. registered nurse, assistant practitioner, allied health professional, or paramedic).
Students living in
Domestic
£800 per year
Students from Domestic
Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £800 for the academic year 2024/25.
Students from EU
International applications are not possible for this course. As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.
Students from International
International applications are not possible for this course. As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.
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