Designed for health and spiritual care practitioners working in a variety of care settings, this module introduces students to the theory and practice of a whole person approach to medicine and health care.
Aims of the Programme
Students will be enabled to develop knowledge, critical insight and skills in order to assess, diagnose and begin the process of helping patients to health in body, mind and spirit
Benefits
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
- study the theory and practice of a whole person healthcare approach
- improve their professional practice in providing patient-centred whole person care
The module supports lifelong learning and continuing professional development for healthcare professionals
Structure and Timing
Located in Cheltenham, the module will be taught over five full-day sessions, normally on Wednesdays, with student-directed learning through an online workbook. Assessment is via workbook completion, a 2000 word case study and 3000 word essay.
Illustrative Themes within the Module APH412
- anthropology, philosophy and theology and their influence on the development of understanding of body, mind and spirit
- medical models and implications for healthcare delivery
- definition of health and wellbeing throughout a person’s lifespan
- the patient as person – identifying and meeting needs
- skills of the therapist in a whole person model, including counselling and listening skills, spiritual care and the special needs of the dying, elderly people and those with identified mental health problems
- tools to empower patients in their journey into health, including coping strategies, self-help tools and assisted decision-making
- practical applications of a whole person approach
Entry requirements
Prospective students are expected to have a prior qualification or experience within an area of medical, social work or spiritual care professions