A 2500 written assignment (weighted at 100%) focussing on how the assistant practitioners role contributes to service education and maintenance of independence of a specific client, taken from the trainee assistant practitioners own area of work. A critical review of literature relating to incidence and current practices will be used to critique the role undertaken by the assistant practitioner within these specific aspects of care.(meets all LO’s)

Formative
Informal group discussion regarding chosen case study with a long term condition whom they have cared for. Feedback will be given via group and individual discussions group tutorials and class based activities.

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the pathophysiology and impact of the most common long term conditions identified through relevant evidence and government initiatives. It will enable trainee assistant practitioners to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and skills to support patients and registered professional staff in their own work settings. This module will enhance clinical skills in monitoring long term conditions. There will be a strong emphasis on disease prevention and the promotion of independence and self-care within these patient groups.

The long term conditions include:

• Those associated with the cardiovascular system
• Those associated with the central nervous system
• Those associated with the respiratory system
• Diabetes
• Obesity

Other long term conditions will be explored as appropriate to the work base of students.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours )
24 hours key lectures
4 hours group work
2 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
70 hours reading, blackboard activities and web based research
50 hours summative assessment preparation

Lloyd, C., Heller, T (2012) Long term conditions Challenges in Health and Social Care.

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

Nicol, J (2011) Nursing Adults with Long Term Conditions. Exeter Learning Matters.

Peate I, Nair M, Hemming L, Wild K (2012) LeMone and Burkes Adult Nursing. Acute and Ongoing Care. Harlow, Pearson.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the underlying causes, pathophysiology and management of common long term conditions ( Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

2. Demonstrate understanding and application of appropriate educational approaches in care provision for service users with long term conditions, within own role limitations
(Application, Communication, Knowledge and understanding)

3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the role of partnership approaches to managing long term conditions
(Analysis, Reflection)

4. Critically evaluate approaches and challenges to effective long term condition care and management whilst recognising own role in providing solutions within own clinical practice area.
(Analysis, Enquiry, Problem Solving)

Long term conditions are a increasing global national nd local health care problem. This module developed through th working in Partnership programme , made up of lectuers , guest speakers ,small group work, workshops, discussion grous and service users expereience . The module will   provide you with an overview of the pathopyhsiology and exam the  impact of the most common long term conditions identified through relevant evidence and government initiatives. It should enable you as a trainee assistant practitioner to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and skills to support patients and registered professional staff in your working environment. This module will enhance your clinical skills in monitoring long term conditions with an emphasis being on disease prevention and the promotion of independence and self care within the patient group. Successful completion of the module will give you 15 credits at level 5. These credits can contribute to the achievement of Foundation Degree in Integrated Care. Some of the  conditions currently considered on the module are cardiac disease including hypertension, AF, TIA, CVA, MI , Respiratory disease process including asthma, COPD, Rheumatoid disease , Multi sclerosis, diabetes , , obesity, mental health conditions.