Therapeutic Management of Neuro-musculoskeletal Pain
This module is aimed at both recently qualified and more experienced therapists and health care practitioners.
Benefits of taking the module to the individual, the organisation and the patient
You will be challenged to re-evaluate your knowledge of pain mechanisms and how to manage them in non- pharmacological ways. You will then apply new knowledge to a case study from your own practice.
Your organisation will benefit by having staff with expertise in the management of pain, with a compassionate, patient-centred approach to assessment and interventions and the ability to share best practice with colleagues
What you learn
You will gain a broad understanding of the dimensions of pain, a critical awareness of non-pharmacological current pain management and an ability to apply pain management principles effectively in practice.
General areas covered
- neurophysiology and nature of pain
- pain theories and models of pain
- factors influencing the assessment and interpretation of pain
- the possible strategies in the management of pain ranging from therapeutic interventions, patient self-management, Motor Imagery, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, movement and exercise
Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills
On this module you will develop reflective skills and advanced clinical reasoning skills.
Unique or interesting features
This module is driven by the need to develop patient-centred practice in the NHS and the importance of managing both acute and long term conditions.
Fees and Funding for 2020/21
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home / EU student: £690 International students: £1,160 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| Funding |
This module attracts Learning Beyond Registration/Specialist Skills and Post Registration Development (LBR/SSPRD) funding by the following schemes: |
| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Learning Beyond Registration/Specialist Skills and Post Registration Development (LBR/SSPRD) funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below: |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant professional qualification
- If English is not your first language you will be required to submit IELTS scores
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered at our Collegiate Crescent Campus
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Provisional timetable
This module is due to commence in February 2021, with dates as below:
Fri 19th Feb 2021, Fri 5th March 2021, Friday 19th March 2021 and Fri 2nd April 2021
Assessment – 4th May 2021 Screencast
Viva week commencing 10th May 2021
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Charlotte Pedley - C.Pedley@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team:
(0114) 225 2373
AlliedHealth@shu.ac.uk