Course Description
This short course will be useful to all nurses responsible for the Care of Older People within a variety of settings. It will also be beneficial to qualified nurses who do not work within dedicated care of the elderly wards, but wish to enhance their understanding of the needs of elderly people and develop their care skills. Covering a range of topics that bear directly on the nursing care, the course addresses the recent National Service Framework for Older People and gives you the opportunity to explore its implications within your own clinical work. Aspects covered include rooting out age discrimination, developing real person-centred care, risk management in relation to falls, the care of patients who suffer stroke and the mental health needs of individuals. Well also be focusing on the development of positive approaches in nursing care that includes the promotion of health and active life in old age.

Course Fees
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Entry Requirements
You must be a Registered 1st or 2nd Level Nurse on the appropriate part of the Professional Register, with a minimum of six months post-registration experience and currently undertaking practice in an appropriate clinical environment. For Level 2 study, you'll need 120 credits at Level 1 or equivalent. For Level 3 study, 120 credits at Level 2 or the equivalent are required.

Course Venue
Chalfont Campus
Buckinghamshire New University
Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4AD

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