{"id":1829,"date":"2024-02-28T15:52:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olh.ie\/education-research\/?post_type=product&p=1829"},"modified":"2026-08-07T08:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:39:57","slug":"care-of-the-person-with-rheumatic-musculoskeletal-disease-course","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/olh.ie\/education-research\/product\/care-of-the-person-with-rheumatic-musculoskeletal-disease-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Care of the Person with Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disease Course Autumn 2026 (NMHS33220)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview of the course<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This module is designed to introduce the principles of care and management of persons with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.<\/p>\n

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the comprehensive healthcare approaches to care and management of persons with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.<\/p>\n

CPD credits: 10 ECTS, accredited by UCD<\/p>\n

This course is Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).<\/p>\n

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Who this course is for<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This course is open to all Registered General Nurses with a minimum of one year post-registration experience.<\/p>\n

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Topics will include<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On completion of this course participants should be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate knowledge of philosophy and principles of nursing in chronic rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.<\/p>\n

2. Utilise the modalities of treatment of rheumatic diseases: interdisciplinary care, health promotion and secondary prevention, patient education and empowerment, self-management and coping strategies.<\/p>\n

3. Apply the principles of patient education, empowerment and self-management across healthcare settings.<\/p>\n

4. Identify the biopsychosocial and vocational impact of the disease on patients, family and society across the lifespan of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.<\/p>\n

5. Demonstrate and practice core clinical skills for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.<\/p>\n

6. Outline the evolving enhanced and expanded practice role of the nurse in chronic disease healthcare.<\/p>\n

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How you will learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is a blended learning course, combining online learning units with face-to-face practical workshops.<\/p>\n

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Assessment criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Assessment of participants involves:<\/p>\n