Study our short course in Musculoskeletal Management of Rheumatological Conditions. Develop your knowledge of aetiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical features and diagnostic procedures for common rheumatological musculoskeletal conditions.
Why study with us
- Learn from leading medical consultants, therapists and academics. We work in conjunction with Blackpool Teaching Hospital Trust and East Lancashire Hospital Trust.
- On-campus block delivery to fit around your professional work commitments.
- This course supports NHS approaches such as Five Year Forward View and MSK strategies. Aiming to integrate and deliver new sustainable models of care which promote prevention, self-care, and wellbeing.
Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Campus taught
Study mode: Part-time 2 x 3-day teaching blocks
Duration: Semester 2 January - April
Module code: MB4131
Campus: Preston
Start date: January
Course overview
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Show an ability to appraise the multi-disciplinary and biopsychosocial approach to the management of rheumatological conditions.
- Demonstrate appropriate patient education and management techniques in complex rheumatological clinical situations..
- Critically review pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used in the management of rheumatological conditions.
- Apply critical reading and reflective practice to the day-to-day management of complex rheumatological conditions.
Accreditations
Future careers in Musculoskeletal Management
If you're a current medical and health professional this course is an ideal development opportunity. It will help you to advance your knowledge and skills related to the treatment of MSK conditions.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in a related subject
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery qualification or relevant professional qualification in a related field
- Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis
- Be actively engaged in or have access to clinical experience in musculoskeletal practice in order to support learning within the programme
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.
Fees and funding
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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