Single Module Principles and Foundations in Integrated Care (15 Credits, Level 7)

Program Overview

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Principles and Foundations in Integrated Care (15 Credits, Level 7)

Overview

Aimed at healthcare professionals working in a community setting, this module aims to support you to critically evaluate theories and strategies in integrated care and public health and then apply these theories into practice. You will have the opportunity to develop a local case study to explore the social, political, and historical factors shaping local, national, and international health care provision. The module will also enable the exploration of how integrated care is being applied within professional disciplines and the wider health and social care system.

Course Details

All about the course

After gaining an understanding of the evidence base you will have the opportunity to identify appropriate methods for dealing with complex and ethical issues pertaining to the delivery and management of compassionate person-centred care through digital health solutions (including digital consultation and assessment/ Artificial Intelligence / health monitoring). Finally, you will identify and critically assess how technology can support and enhance the health outcomes of individuals through integrated approaches, relating these approaches to your own practice.

This module is offered within the Advancing Integrated care MSc, but can be taken as a stand-alone module.

Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.

What will I be doing?

You will be taught online one day a week via a wide range of learning and teaching activities facilitated by academic and clinical colleague with substantial experience in primary care and General Practice Nursing. You will have the opportunity to attend university for one day of clinical skills training to enhance your clinical skills and put the theory you have learnt into practice.

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.

Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

What about after uni?

On successful completion of this module, you will have advanced your skills in clinical decision making and management of patients commonly encountered within the Practice Nurse role, including those with long term conditions. You will enhance your professional role, developing your skills in leadership and service improvement leading to the opportunity to apply for Senior Practice Nurse and leadership roles.

A taste of what you could become

• General Practice Nurse

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

• Applying for post qualifying Health and Social Care single modules
  • All applications for post qualifying health and social care modules are made directly to the University.
• Self-funded applications
  • If you are self-funding a programme of study or single module, please complete the appropriate application form and send directly to the University.

Standard entry requirements

• Previous study and experience
  • You should have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
  • You will be a Registered Nurse, ideally working within a General Practice Nurse role.

Alternation entry requirements

• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
  • We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
  • The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
  • Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Supporting information

• You should include details of your current post and role and previous study at level 5 / 6.
• Personal statement : please outline the reasons why you wish to undertake this module.

Fees

• Type of study | Year | Fees
  • Distance learning | 2025/26 | £765 per 15 credit module

Additional costs

• You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Program Outline

Designed for healthcare professionals in community settings, this module aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate theories and strategies in integrated care and public health.

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Objectives:

• Participants will critically evaluate theories and strategies in integrated care and public health.
• Participants will develop a local case study to explore social, political, and historical factors shaping healthcare provision.
• Participants will explore how integrated care is applied within professional disciplines and the wider health and social care system.
• Participants will develop their own professional perspective and work with colleagues from other disciplines to understand how integrated care is affecting practice and service delivery.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Theories and strategies in integrated care and public health.
• Social, political, and historical factors shaping healthcare provision.
• Application of integrated care within professional disciplines and the wider health and social care system.
• Impact of integrated care on practice and service delivery.

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Structure:

• One semester program.
• Delivered online one day per week.
• One day on-campus clinical skills session.
• Offered within the Advancing Integrated Care MSc - General Practice Nursing.
• Can be taken as a stand-alone module.

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Schedule:

• January 2024 intake.

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Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Integrated Care (5 credits)
• Explores the concept of integrated care and its benefits.
• Examines the historical development of integrated care.
• Discusses the key principles of integrated care.
• Module 2: Critical Evaluation of Integrated Care Theories and Strategies (5 credits)
• Critically evaluates different theories and strategies used in integrated care.
• Considers the evidence base for integrated care.
• Identifies the challenges and opportunities associated with integrated care.
• Module 3: Developing a Local Case Study in Integrated Care (5 credits)
• Develops a local case study to explore the social, political, and historical factors shaping healthcare provision.
• Analyzes the application of integrated care in a specific context.
• Identifies the impact of integrated care on practice and service delivery.

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Assessment:

• Module 1:
• 50% coursework (essay or presentation)
• 50% online test
• Module 2:
• 50% coursework (essay or critical review)
• 50% online test
• Module 3:
• 100% coursework (case study report)

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Teaching:

• Methods:
• Online lectures and tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Clinical skills session
• Faculty:
• Academic and clinical colleagues with substantial experience in primary care and General Practice Nursing.
• Unique Approaches:
• Opportunity to develop a local case study based on personal experience.
• General Practice Nursing
• Leadership and service improvement roles
• Senior Practice Nurse positions
• Participants can develop skills in clinical decision-making and management of patients commonly encountered within the Practice Nurse role.

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Other:

• The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
• The University works closely with organizations from both the public and private sector to ensure teaching is at the forefront of practice.