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Complexities of Caring for Older People


Courses

Please select the level of study you wish to apply for. Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZTRWM-20-3

Level

3

Fees

24-25 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£822.00

Unassessed

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

24-25 Accredited 20 credits

£1100.00

Assessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 16/04/25 (unless course already full). If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time. This course will be taught partly via Online Live Seminars and partly via directed study at Glenside Campus. Information around preparation will be available on the module Blackboard page. Submission date: 9th July 2025. NOTE: For parking at Glenside Campus, you will need to download a Parking Permit from the University - you will be able to do this once you have been registered on the University Student Information system.

Venue

CPD DISTANCE LEARNING (HAS)

Attendance days for the course

Wednesday - 30 April 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 07 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 14 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 21 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 28 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 04 June 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 11 June 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises comprises of both formative and summative assessment where students will be given the opportunity to explore progress and receive support towards the summative submission.

You are required to complete a 3,000 word written assignment that will enable you to critically consider relevant literature, research and policy to identify a service improvement related to your field/context of practice in the care of older people.

At level 6, students are expected to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the delivery of service to older people. This should include some appreciation of how evidence-based practice influences the delivery of older adult care.

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

For further information on these programmes, please view this short YouTube video.

Content

The module syllabus typically includes the following:

  • Older people; background and context
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Psychosocial theories of ageing
  • Biological perspective of ageing
  • Atypical presentation of illness
  • Multi-morbidities and complex care
  • Prevention and management of falls
  • Frailty
  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
  • Appropriate / inappropriate prescribing in older adults
  • Mental capacity act and decision making
  • Dementia, delirium and depression
  • Interagency collaboration and integrated teams
  • Social care for older people with long term conditions
  • Health promotion and self-management strategies
  • Digital technologies
  • End of life care in older people

Course Director

Harriet Nicholls

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Complexities of Caring for Older People, aims to provide registered health or social care practitioners working within primary and/or secondary care settings with the knowledge and skills required to deliver best practice within their professional field to older people. 

You will critically consider current policy drivers related to older adult care and develop a proposal for a service improvement initiative or innovation that is related to their field and context of practice.

On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:

At level 6 (UZTRWM-20-3)

  • Analyse literature, research and policy related to the complex care of older adults
  • Identify areas for service improvement and innovation within their practice and formulate recommendations regarding improvement in care and services
  • Analyse the opportunities for and challenges to integrated practice in managing complex care needs in older people
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in older people and its application to their practice
  • Critically appraise ethical and legal issues relating to their professional practice in the care of older people.

At level 7 (UZTRWN-20-M)

  • Demonstrate in-depth and advanced knowledge and analysis of the literature, research and policy related to the complex care of older adults
  • Synthesise a wide range of evidence in order to initiate and lead service improvement, reaching judgements which extend beyond taught concepts
  • Critically evaluate the opportunities for and challenges to integrated practice in managing complex care needs in older people
  • Evidence comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in older people and evaluate their application to practice.
  • Critically appraise ethical and legal issues relating to their professional practice in the care of older people.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

This 20 credit module utilises multiple learning methods which include lectures, seminars and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).

The module duration consists of seven days, one of which (day 7) is a non-attendance day for directed study (please see the course timetable). You will need to be enrolled on the module prior to day one to access the learning and directed study material on our virtual learning environment (Blackboard).

Students undertaking the module at degree level (level 6) and master's degree level (level 7) are co-taught facilitating knowledge exchange through discussions during seminars and group work. 

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

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Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZTRWN-20-M

Level

M

Fees

24-25 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£822.00

Unassessed

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

24-25 Accredited 20 credits

£1100.00

Assessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 16/04/25 (unless course already full). If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time. This course will be taught partly via Online Live Seminars and partly via directed study at Glenside Campus. Information around preparation will be available on the module Blackboard page. Submission date: 9th July 2025. NOTE: For parking at Glenside Campus, you will need to download a Parking Permit from the University - you will be able to do this once you have been registered on the University Student Information system.

Venue

CPD DISTANCE LEARNING (HAS)

Attendance days for the course

Wednesday - 30 April 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 07 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 14 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 21 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 28 May 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 04 June 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 11 June 2025ONLINE09:00 - 16:00

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises comprises of both formative and summative assessment where students will be given the opportunity to explore progress and receive support towards the summative submission.

You are required to complete a 3,000 word written assignment that will enable you to critically consider relevant literature, research and policy to identify a service improvement related to your field/context of practice in the care of older people.

At level 6, students are expected to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the delivery of service to older people. This should include some appreciation of how evidence-based practice influences the delivery of older adult care.

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

For further information on these programmes, please view this short YouTube video.

Content

The module syllabus typically includes the following:

  • Older people; background and context
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Psychosocial theories of ageing
  • Biological perspective of ageing
  • Atypical presentation of illness
  • Multi-morbidities and complex care
  • Prevention and management of falls
  • Frailty
  • Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
  • Appropriate / inappropriate prescribing in older adults
  • Mental capacity act and decision making
  • Dementia, delirium and depression
  • Interagency collaboration and integrated teams
  • Social care for older people with long term conditions
  • Health promotion and self-management strategies
  • Digital technologies
  • End of life care in older people

Course Director

Harriet Nicholls

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Complexities of Caring for Older People, aims to provide registered health or social care practitioners working within primary and/or secondary care settings with the knowledge and skills required to deliver best practice within their professional field to older people. 

You will critically consider current policy drivers related to older adult care and develop a proposal for a service improvement initiative or innovation that is related to their field and context of practice.

On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:

At level 6 (UZTRWM-20-3)

  • Analyse literature, research and policy related to the complex care of older adults
  • Identify areas for service improvement and innovation within their practice and formulate recommendations regarding improvement in care and services
  • Analyse the opportunities for and challenges to integrated practice in managing complex care needs in older people
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in older people and its application to their practice
  • Critically appraise ethical and legal issues relating to their professional practice in the care of older people.

At level 7 (UZTRWN-20-M)

  • Demonstrate in-depth and advanced knowledge and analysis of the literature, research and policy related to the complex care of older adults
  • Synthesise a wide range of evidence in order to initiate and lead service improvement, reaching judgements which extend beyond taught concepts
  • Critically evaluate the opportunities for and challenges to integrated practice in managing complex care needs in older people
  • Evidence comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in older people and evaluate their application to practice.
  • Critically appraise ethical and legal issues relating to their professional practice in the care of older people.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

This 20 credit module utilises multiple learning methods which include lectures, seminars and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).

The module duration consists of seven days, one of which (day 7) is a non-attendance day for directed study (please see the course timetable). You will need to be enrolled on the module prior to day one to access the learning and directed study material on our virtual learning environment (Blackboard).

Students undertaking the module at degree level (level 6) and master's degree level (level 7) are co-taught facilitating knowledge exchange through discussions during seminars and group work. 

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses