Consultation, Assessment & Management of people with Health Needs in the Community

CPD and short courses (short course)

12 weeks

Module level: 7

Module credits: 30 credits

Overview

Develop person-centred holistic assessment skills for people with complex health needs in the community, effectively working with other professionals in integrated care settings.

Full description

Who should attend?

This course is for nurses and allied health professionals who want to advance their practice. By integrating theory with practice, you'll build the competencies you need to provide same-day consultation services for clients.

This module has been designed to provide you with an approach to the assessment and management of patients that is symptom-based and patient safety-focused.

It has been designed to support you in understanding the importance of performing a systematic clinical assessment and learning the patterns of illness and the dynamic nature of illness, along with the principles of practice and practices of safety-netting.

Dates

Chelmsford

Once a week for 12 weeks – Mondays

Trimester 2

13 January - 2 May 2025

Trimester 3

12 May - 1 August 2025

Trimester 1 - 2025/2026

To start on 22 September 2025

Cambridge

Once a week for 12 weeks – Wednesdays

Trimester 2

15 January - 5 May 2025

Trimester 3

14 May - 4 August 2025

Trimester 1 - 2025/2026

To start on 24 September 2025

Where you'll study

Your faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.