Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Level 7 (30 credits)

Program Overview

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This online e-learning program enhances clinical skills and research methods in gastrointestinal disease management. It caters to healthcare professionals seeking professional development or as part of the PgCert Gastrointestinal Disorders program. The program emphasizes critical evaluation of professional practices, evidence-based care management, and contributions of various professional groups in providing effective care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

• This online e-learning program enhances clinical skills and research methods while critically evaluating professional practices related to gastrointestinal disease management.
• The program caters to healthcare professionals seeking professional development or can be included in the full PgCert Gastrointestinal Disorders program.

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Objectives:

• Refine clinical skills.
• Develop research methodology expertise.
• Critically evaluate personal practices.

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Program Description:

• The program delves into the normal physiological mechanisms and associated anatomical and pathophysiological processes underlying gastrointestinal disorders.
• Students critically appraise and apply evidence-based care management practices for patients with gastrointestinal disease.
• It also explores the contributions of nursing and other professional groups in providing effective care.
• Students analyze factors influencing healthcare for patients with gastrointestinal disease, including cost, efficiency, quality, and resource availability.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Normal physiological mechanisms and related anatomical and pathophysiological processes of gastrointestinal disorders.
• Evidence-based care management practices for patients with gastrointestinal disease.
• Knowledge and skills for comprehensive assessment, care planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Contributions of various professional groups in care delivery.
• Factors influencing healthcare for patients with gastrointestinal disease.

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Program Structure:

• Online e-learning program with optional face-to-face, screen cast o-matic, Skype, Collaborate telephone, email, and academic support.

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Course Schedule:

• One semester.

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Individual Modules:

• The specific modules offered may vary depending on student enrollment and current content.

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Assessment Criteria:

• Utilization of relevant up-to-date evidence.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Online e-learning supported by face-to-face, screen cast o-matic, Skype, Collaborate telephone, email, and academic support.

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Faculty:

• The program is taught by experienced professionals who are actively involved in the field of gastrointestinal disease management.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes current authentic assessment by field-specific practitioners.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Promotion within current healthcare roles.
• Further study in the field of gastrointestinal disorders.

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Career Outcomes:

• Many students have successfully applied for promotion as a result of undertaking the program.

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Other:

• The program can be taken as part of the PgCert Gastrointestinal Disorders program.
• The School of Health and Society has strong links with industry, ensuring students are at the forefront of developments in the sector.