Frailty, Identification and Interventions (Distance Learning)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is aimed at health and social care professionals who are working within a role involving caring for people with frailty. Frailty is a recognised syndrome which affects around 10% of people over 65, rising to between 25% to 50% of those aged over 85 years old (British Geriatric Society, 2014). This course offers you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of Frailty assessment tools, models and theories, as well as exploring the relationship between comorbidity, polypharmacy and ageing.
Key highlights
- Designed for health and social care professionals caring for people with frailty
- Covers frailty assessment tools, models and theories
- Explores links between comorbidity, polypharmacy and ageing
- Studied by distance learning, earning 20 Master's-level credits
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Frailty Practitioner
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Older People)
- Community Matron
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Social Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £987 | International: £18,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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