Assessing the Older Adult  CPD

The aim of the module is to provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to carry out a comprehensive assessment. 

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Thursday 19 January 2012 The module runs for one day a week for eight weeks. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information. NM3188 Apply Now

Eligibility

  • The module is open to any healthcare professional, with an interest in caring for older people, who has the ability to study at level 3. 

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 107

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:
 
  • Develop knowledge and skills in order to use appropriate assessment tools and scales in your own area of practice
  • Conduct and critically evaluate an assessment of an older person using a recognised assessment tool.

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery
Teaching methods include lectures, group work, presentations and specialist tutorial support.

Assessment
You will need to critically evaluate an assessment of an older person using a recognised assessment tool. A 3,000 word essay will be written in relation to this.

Funding

Funding is available through trusts.

Application Deadline:

Please down and the complete the attached forms: