Bracewell C, Gray R & Rai G (2005) Essential Facts in Geriatric Medicine. Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford.

Bowker L, Price J & Smith S (2006) Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine. OUP, Oxford.

Department of Health (2005) The National Service Framework for Long-Term Conditions London, Department of Health Publication

Naidoo J & Wills J (2000) Health Promotion (Foundations for Practice). Balliere-Tindall, Oxford.

PC of suitable specification to support Bb and WWW access

The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.

Contact Hours (14) on this module means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the 'Course Information', 'Course Documents' 'Communication' and 'Assignments' sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE).

Independent Study (136) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and participation within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.

This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE.

The VLE will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The 'Course Information' section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The 'Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module, together with activities associated with this material. Within the 'Communications' section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.

Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone and the discussion forums and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.

Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.

As this is a distance learning award, participants will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that discussion with others takes place.

The key themes of this module will be introduced via a series of on-line presentations and key publications representing key themes. These themes will be delivered in a systematic and
coherent way including key topics such as key endocrine, neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, pain management and end of life care, sensory problems, sexual health conditions. Nutrition, health promotion in later life and treatment in a variety of care environments will also form part of key indicative content.
You are expected to contribute to module delivery in the form of an individual written case study and
examining one or more of the key themes within the module. Students will contribute to key discussion on relevant issues on-line within each set formative activity. In this way the whole group explores the diversity and experiences of practice/workplace challenges and critiques evidence on-line. This will take place via blackboard using discussion groups and electronic submission of the summative assignment work.

Access to people with dementia and their carers (this can include nursing home staff where an individual may not have a family or informal carer)

Written assignment weighted at 80% 3000 words demanding a critical analysis and reflection on current issues in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care of an older person with a physical health issue and with reference to key policies, theories, models and guidance. This must relate to a client within your care or service that you have access to. Students are advised to take a case study approach selecting one client for discussion (Learning outcomes 1,2, and 3)
Tasks/ Activities weighted at 20% requiring an individual on-line discussion contribution from the student to each set of tasks/activities.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the tasks and activities with in the module area on blackboard which will lead the development of both assignment elements