1. Demonstrate knowledge of the most common long-term conditions at a fundamental level
2. Provide patient education at a level commensurate with the role of an healthcare support worker level around a specified long term condition
3. Demonstrate competence of defined tasks or skills linked to specific long term conditions
4. Identify the importance of a partnership approach to the management of long term conditions

Summative assessment:
A portfolio of evidence to reflect achievement of learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 - 2000 word limit.
A competency booklet and workbook to address learning outcome 3 - Pass/fail
The portfolio will include:
A case study referenced to literature to reflect the achievement of learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4 will include as an appendix, a patient friendly leaflet max A4 to explain one or more long term conditions discussed in the case study to reflect the achievement of learning outcome 3.

Both elements of assessment must be passed.

Formative Assessment:
Pre-course self assessment about long term conditions self-marked marked in classroom setting to indicate knowledge at the start of the course. Repeated at the end of the course to show progression and check learning. Tutorial and group work.

This module will provide an overview of the patho-physiology and impact of the most common long term conditions identified either through the Quality and Outcomes Framework or other government initiatives. It will enable health care assistants to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and skills to support patients and registered professional staff in their own work settings e.g. general practice, in the community. This module will enhance clinical skills in monitoring long term conditions. There will be a strong emphasis on disease prevention and the promotion of self care within these patient groups.

The long term conditions include:
Introduction to Long Term Conditions
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiovascular Disease including: Coronary Heart Disease - Hypertension, Heart Failure,
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)
Respiratory diseases - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma
Obesity
An awareness of other long term conditions.

This level 4 module forms part of the Certificate in Continual Professional Development for Healthcare Assistants delivering Healthcare in the Community and will provide you with an understanding of Long Term Conditions to assist you in your future role as an Health Care Assistant.

Contact Hours: (48)
38 hours Interactive Lectures
6 hours Group discussion
4 hours Question and answer sessions

Independent Study Hours: (152)
120 hours Clinical Practice developing and demonstrating skills
32 hours Assessment preparation
Patient/carers involvement will be included through the course

Carnier, J. (2022) Managing Long Term Conditions and Chronic Illness in Primary Care: A Guide to Good Practice. 3ed London. Routledge.

Margereson, C. & Trenoweth, S. (2010) Developing Holistic Care for Long Term Conditions. London. Routledge.

Nicol, J & Hollowood, L. (2019) Nursing Adults with Long Term Conditions: Transforming Nursing Practice Series 3ed . Exeter Learning matters

Nicol.J, & Hollowood.L (2024) Nursing Adults with Long Term Conditions Learning Matters Sage, London

Mitchell., A., Hill.B., Peate.I. (2023) Long Term Conditions at a glance Wiley, Oxford, England

Library facilities

Internet access

Blackboard

Mentor in clinical practice

Working in a primary or community health or social care setting eg: general practice, out of hours or community health team