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Professional Development

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followed by option: 1 for CHSS, 2 for CBAL or 3 for CATE

You can view, apply for and review your professional development courses here.

Stroke Care


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

UZWRVJ-20-3

Level

3

Fees

24-25 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£822.00

Unassessed

24-25 Accredited 20 credits

£1100.00

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.


Applications

University

Assessment


The assessment is in the form of a 3,000 word essay using a case study from practice and relating it specifically to an aspect of clinical care that would benefit from critical assessment and change of practice to enhance clinical care.

Careers/further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

  • BSc (Hons) Specialist Practice
  • BSc (Hons) Professional Studies

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • MSc Specialist Practice

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

  • Recognition of risk factors for stroke.
  • Understanding the importance and relevance of hyper acute stroke care.
  • Methods of management of physical and cognitive impairments in relation to promoting optimum recovery of function. This will include management of dysphagia and aphasia
  • Ethical and legal issues relating to stroke care
  • Impact of stroke on the family, carers and significant others
  • Living with stroke following hospital discharge
  • End of Life care
  • Aspects of the complete stroke pathway.

Course Director

Claire Fullbrook-Scanlon

Entry Requirements

This module is for registered healthcare practitioners who are working with people who have had a stroke.

Introduction

This 20 credit Stroke Care module, available at level 6 (UZWRVJ-20-3) or level 7 (UZWRVK-20-M), is student-centred and collaborative.

The module will explore the psychological/social/ethical and political issues that impinge on practice in acute stroke care, stroke rehabilitation and longer-term recovery from stroke.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore the psychological/social/ethical and political issues that impinge on practice in acute stroke care, stroke rehabilitation and longer-term recovery from stroke.
  • Discuss the impact of stroke on the lifestyle of the individual over time
  • Explore current guidance within stroke care.
  • Recognise how current evidence based practice guidance impacts on stroke care delivery.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of service improvement and development within your practice.

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

A variety of approaches will be used which may include:

  • Technology enhanced learning
  • Lectures and Seminars
  • Enquiry based learning
  • Case based learning

Study facilities

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

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and 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


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Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZWRVK-20-M

Level

M

Fees

24-25 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£822.00

Unassessed

24-25 Accredited 20 credits

£1100.00

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.


Applications

University

Assessment


The assessment is in the form of a 3,000 word essay using a case study from practice and relating it specifically to an aspect of clinical care that would benefit from critical assessment and change of practice to enhance clinical care.

Careers/further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

  • BSc (Hons) Specialist Practice
  • BSc (Hons) Professional Studies

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • MSc Specialist Practice

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

  • Recognition of risk factors for stroke.
  • Understanding the importance and relevance of hyper acute stroke care.
  • Methods of management of physical and cognitive impairments in relation to promoting optimum recovery of function. This will include management of dysphagia and aphasia
  • Ethical and legal issues relating to stroke care
  • Impact of stroke on the family, carers and significant others
  • Living with stroke following hospital discharge
  • End of Life care
  • Aspects of the complete stroke pathway.

Course Director

Claire Fullbrook-Scanlon

Entry Requirements

This module is for registered healthcare practitioners who are working with people who have had a stroke.

Introduction

This 20 credit Stroke Care module, available at level 6 (UZWRVJ-20-3) or level 7 (UZWRVK-20-M), is student-centred and collaborative.

The module will explore the psychological/social/ethical and political issues that impinge on practice in acute stroke care, stroke rehabilitation and longer-term recovery from stroke.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore the psychological/social/ethical and political issues that impinge on practice in acute stroke care, stroke rehabilitation and longer-term recovery from stroke.
  • Discuss the impact of stroke on the lifestyle of the individual over time
  • Explore current guidance within stroke care.
  • Recognise how current evidence based practice guidance impacts on stroke care delivery.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of service improvement and development within your practice.

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

A variety of approaches will be used which may include:

  • Technology enhanced learning
  • Lectures and Seminars
  • Enquiry based learning
  • Case based learning

Study facilities

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

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and 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