Long Terms Conditions Management in Primary Care

Designed to develop a confident approach to understanding and managing long-term conditions. Essential for district nurses, community staff nurses, intermediate care staff and Community Matrons. This course develops knowledge and skills required for recognition and assessment of long-term conditions. Also contains useful practical information on management of Long Term Conditions.

Course Content

Renal Failure & Community Initiatives

Applied anatomy and physiology
Assessment and physical examination
Blood results analysis
Chronic Renal Failure stages
Management in the Community
Green bottles & special patient notes
Case Management: Kaiser Triangle

COPD, Asthma & Neurological Conditions

Applied anatomy and physiology
Diagnosis and ongoing assessment
Sp02 readings, Home Oxygen
Self-management plans in the community
QUOF points
Falls management
Personal Safety in the Community

Heart Failure & Coronary Heart Disease

Applied anatomy and physiology
Assessment
Blood results analysis
Interventions, secondary prevention of MI, Hypertension
End of life care: Liverpool Care Pathway, useful resources
Costing of hospital admissions

Diabetes

Managing diabetes in the elderly in the community
Self-management of Hypoglycaemia / Hyperglycaemia.: diet and exercise

Osteoarthritis

Overview of physiology
Pain management, and practical management: aids and organisations
Anxiety and depression: dual diagnosis, prevalence, management, motivational interviewing

Aims/Outcomes

• To develop competent assessment and management skills in long term conditions in the community
• To develop skills in teaching self – management of illness
• To recognise when it is and when it is not appropriate for acute hospital admission

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