Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Disorders (Level 6, 20 credits)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This online program equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Through interactive lectures, web-based tutorials, and blogs, participants will delve into IBD pathophysiology, management, assessment skills, and the role of the multidisciplinary team. The program is ideal for those seeking to develop their expertise in IBD management and advance their careers in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
This online e-learning program (20 credits) equips learners with the knowledge and skills to professionally care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Through interactive lectures, web-based tutorials, and blogs, participants will delve into the pathophysiology and management of IBD, develop assessment skills for diagnosis and treatment, and analyze the role of the multidisciplinary team in patient care.
Objectives:
- Enhance knowledge and skills in IBD pathophysiology and management.
- Develop critical assessment skills for diagnosis and treatment of IBD.
- Analyze advancements in IBD treatment practices.
- Identify and critically analyze the role in IBD and patient education/counseling.
Program Description:
- Delivered online on a part-time basis.
- Interactive lectures, web-based tutorials, and blogs provide engaging learning materials.
- Supported by the School of Health and Society, with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
- Faculty incorporates the latest research and industry collaborations to offer cutting-edge content.
Outline:
Content:
- IBD pathophysiology and management
- Assessment tools for IBD diagnosis and treatment
- Developments in IBD treatment practices
- Role in IBD and patient education/counseling
Structure:
- Delivered online
- Part-time basis
- One semester
Individual Modules:
- Each unit supported by interactive lectures, web-based tutorials, and blogs.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- 20-minute presentation with 10 minutes for questioning.
Assessment Criteria:
- Evaluation and application of physiological mechanisms underlying IBD.
- Critical analysis of assessment tools used in IBD clinical practice.
- Critical analysis of advancements in IBD treatment practices.
- Identification and critical analysis of the role in IBD and patient education/counseling approaches.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive lectures
- Web-based tutorials
Unique Teaching Approaches:
- Online delivery for flexibility and accessibility.
- Focus on real-world application of knowledge and skills.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Member of the multidisciplinary IBD team
- Specialist nurse for IBD patients
Career Opportunities:
- Positions in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Career Outcomes:
- The program is ideal for healthcare professionals interested in developing their expertise in IBD management.
- Successful completion of the program will provide a strong foundation for further career advancement in the field.
International Fees this year is £910. 2024/2025 fee for International is £945
Entry Requirements:
- Your ability to study at degree level should be demonstrated through previous CPD.
- You must be an appropriately qualified healthcare professional actively connected to clinical practice and able to demonstrate ongoing experience of caring for patients with inflammatory bowl disease, e.g.
- Qualified nurse
- Dietitian
- Pharmacist
