Comprehensive Care for Chronic Conditions: Empowering Community Nurses for Long Term Management, SHNM63, FHEQ7

Course Details

This module is designed for students who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with chronic and palliative conditions. As long-term management becomes increasingly central to community nursing, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver comprehensive assessments and person-centred care that truly supports patients and their families. From understanding the prevalence and impact of chronic conditions to mastering the complexities of symptom management and clinical decision-making, this module prepares you to lead with compassion and clarity.

You’ll explore the ethical and legal dimensions of care delivery, while developing a critical understanding of evidence-based practice and decision-making frameworks. With a strong focus on identifying patient needs, preferences, and goals, you’ll learn how to promote self-care and empowerment, key elements in improving health outcomes and quality of life. Whether it’s managing complex conditions or navigating advanced care planning, you’ll be equipped to respond to the challenges of chronic disease with skill and sensitivity.

Collaboration is at the heart of this module. You’ll engage with integrated care models, policy guidance, and partnership working to ensure your practice is aligned with national and global priorities. Through clinical assessment, reflective learning, and a deep dive into palliative care, you’ll become a nurse who not only understands complexity, but thrives in it. If you're ready to take your practice to the next level and support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, this module is your next step.

Course Level

FHEQ7 (what does this mean?)

Who should attend?

This module can only be undertaken by students who hold a professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Date

05/05/2027

Duration

56 (8 taught days) + 21 induction hours + 14 Self-directed
(Total – 91 hours)
Placement hours - 120

This module comprises is delivered through a blend of in-person and online sessions. Theoretical learning is complemented by practical experience in community-based settings, ensuring a well-rounded and applied approach to public health practice

Assessment

Assignment 1, Clinical Placements Assessments

Cost

£1,030.00

Location

Singleton Campus, Swansea

How To Apply

Please contact CPD

Lecturer

Alyson Bray