Advancing Care for People with Stoma

Program Overview

This 30-credit online module for healthcare professionals focuses on advanced stoma care, covering common challenges, ethical considerations, and future developments in the field. It aims to enhance clinical expertise and broaden theoretical understanding, preparing participants for career advancements in stoma care and related areas. The program starts on September 24th, 2023 and January 28th, 2024, and requires an undergraduate or postgraduate degree and active involvement in a relevant clinical field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Description:

This 30-credit module allows students to critically examine a variety of issues related to the ongoing care of individuals with a stoma, throughout their lifespan.

Objectives:

• Analyze common stoma care challenges faced in both neonates and children.
• Discuss and propose solutions for ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ occurrences in stoma care.
• Enhance students' ability to navigate future changes in this field, by exploring potential ethical dilemmas, the significance of professional development, and advocacy within the medical industry.
• Examine ethical considerations regarding advocacy and collaboration with healthcare sector entities.

Other:

This program primarily caters to existing healthcare professionals who work directly with individuals with a stoma, allowing them to refine their clinical expertise and broaden their theoretical understanding.

Outline:

Key Content Areas:

• Common Stoma Care Issues in Neonates and Children
• ‘Out-of-the-Ordinary’ Issues in Stoma Care and Corresponding Solutions
• Future-proofing Service Provision and Personal Professional Development within the Field
• Exploration of Ethical Challenges in Advocacy and Working with Healthcare Industry Entities

Structure:

This module is delivered entirely online, facilitating flexible learning for working professionals. Learning modules will run over a 12-week period.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Completion of this module could benefit professionals engaged in fields relating to stoma care, such as:

• Nursing
• Stoma Care Therapy
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Industry Advocacy

Career Opportunities:

This module serves to enhance the competency and knowledge of healthcare professionals working with individuals with a stoma. This increased expertise can potentially open up various opportunities within your present role, allowing for advancement and leadership positions within specialized stoma care departments or associated organizations.

Other:

Admission Information:

• Program start dates: September 24th, 2023 and January 28th, 2024.
• Applicants must:
• Hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognized higher education institution.
• Possess competence in both written and spoken English (a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 5.5 required for international applicants with non-English first languages).
• Be actively involved in a pertinent clinical field which aligns with the program's focus.
• Maintain current registration with their relevant professional regulatory body within their respective countries.
• Name: Jerome Marley
• Phone number: +44 (0)28 9036 6520
• Email address: jt.marley@ulster.ac.uk