Managing Long Term Conditions
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: Leisa Anderton
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
Learning on the module is centred around the strategies and challenges of managing long term conditions, focusing on current and future initiatives to support self management and community based interventions.
Public Health perspectives of long term conditions are introduced, alongside key themes of the use of technology and virtual wards. These areas are set against the implications and challenges faced in achieving the UK government's vision presented in, for example, the NHS Fit for the Future, (2025)
Who is this course/module for?
Registered healthcare professionals supporting people with long-term conditions
Nurses working in community, primary care, or acute settings
Allied health professionals involved in ongoing condition management
Practitioners developing roles in chronic disease management
Healthcare staff involved in care coordination and case management
Professionals supporting self-management and behaviour change
Those interested in person-centred and holistic care approaches
Practitioners seeking to enhance evidence-based long-term condition management
Healthcare professionals working with ageing populations and multimorbidity
What you’ll learn
Learning on the module is centred around the strategies and challenges of managing long term conditions, focusing on current and future initiatives to support self management and community based interventions. Public Health perspectives of long term conditions are introduced, alongside key themes of the use of technology and virtual wards. These areas are set against the implications and challenges faced in achieving the UK government's vision presented in, for example, the NHS Fit for the Future plan (2025)
Skills you’ll gain
Improved confidence in managing patients with long term conditions in a variety of settings
Developing your skills so that you can become a resource for your colleagues, organisation and patients
Improved patient outcomes from your more specialist interventions
How you’ll learn
Module is delivered online, seminars will be delivered by practitioners experienced with management of long term conditions.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Demonstrate the ability to study at Level 7, including skills in critical thinking, academic writing, and independent learning. • Relevant professional qualification
- Relevant work experience
- Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
(The above must be evidenced in the applicants application form)
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
- Friday 15 January 2027
- Friday 22 January 2027
- Friday 29 January 2027
- Friday 5 February 2027
- Friday 12 February 2027
- Friday 19 February 2027
- Friday 5 March 2027
- Friday 12 March 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Case Study
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Leisa Anderton - L.anderton@shu.ac.uk