2024/25 entry applications also open for 2025/26
CPD Acute and Chronic Neurosciences Care and Management
Level 7 (postgraduate), 30 Credits
- Start dates
- September, February
- Course length
- 15 weeks FullTime
- Location
- City campus
Course cost
TBCCourse aim
Delivered in collaboration with The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, this CPD module offers you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the care and management of the neurological patient.
It is is designed to:
- Expand your critical knowledge of pathophysiology relating to neurological conditions
- Consider interventions in the management of neurosciences patients
- Support multidisciplinary focus on the care and management of patients with a neurological illness or neurosurgical presentation
The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything. It is the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services.
Teaching is delivered at the Walton Centre (Aintree Hospital site).
Course content
The following topics will be addressed during the programme:
- Introduction to neurosciences
- Introduction to Canvas, Library, academic writing
- Neurologic conditions: movement disorders and MND; subarachnoid haemorrhage; epilepsy; MS; hydrocephalus and CSF
- Neurosurgical conditions: spinal cord injury and conditions; head injuries/trauma
- Neuro-modulation and neuropathic pain
- Head injuries
- Brain and CNS tumours
- Ethical principles in neurology
- Mental health and brain injury
- Pharmacology
- Neuropsychology and cognition
- Patient/family story
These sessions will be supplemented by LJMU teaching sessions including introduction to the use of library services, assignment writing skills and introduction to Canvas online learning system.
Teaching and learning
This course will be delivered in the Education Centre at The Sid Watkins Building, students are expected to attend all taught sessions.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Alternative qualifications considered
You will need:
- BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field (2.2 or above) or evidence of potential to study at masters level
- Registration as a health professional (nursing or allied health)
- Organisational support and support of line manager - this is confirmed by the employing organisation
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Relevant work experience
In order to be considered for this course, you must have a minimum of 12 months experience and evidence of professional development.
How to apply
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
Initial application should be made to Joseph Towell. Successful applicants to the course will be enrolled to LJMU on the first day of the course.
Assessment
Assessment:
You will be assessed through two components:
- Anatomy and physiology examination
- Written case study