Chronic Disease Management
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Program Overview
The Chronic Disease Management graduate certificate program focuses on preparing graduates to work as members of an interprofessional team with adults and families who require chronic disease management within institutions or in the home.
international only
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Program Details
Program Code
CDM1
Credential:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
30 Weeks
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2024 May
Toronto
Open
2025 January
London
Open
2025 May
London
Open
Your Learning Experience
The one-year (two-semester) Chronic Disease Management Graduate Certificate Program is grounded in the principles of interprofessional education and interprofessional practice. The Program promotes comprehensive assessment and team-based care planning and delivery using a person- and family-centred approach. Students will enhance their understanding of chronic diseases and evaluate the impact of these conditions on individuals’ care needs. Through the application of evidence-informed approaches, tools, and resources, students will become proficient in assessing and responding to changes in clients’ health conditions with a focus on health promotion.
Students will learn how to plan and implement interventions to modify behaviours and lifestyles to support clients in self-managing their chronic health conditions. This program is intended for international students with a healthcare or social service/science background who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of chronic disease management. Graduates will be prepared for employment in the health or social service fields based on their undergraduate credential and area of specialization. Program delivery is primarily face-to-face with state-of-the-art experiential options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Enhance client self-management of chronic disease through various teaching/education methods to assist with changing conditions in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes.
- Collaborate with other health care team members to ensure the provision of chronic disease management services that uphold the principles of accountability, diversity, equity and dignity.
- Use research and evidence-informed approaches, tools, and resources to respond changes in client’s health and well-being.
- Take a holistic approach to discuss the impact of disease, associated treatments, care options, coping strategies, and community supports with patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.
- Promote healthy ageing by providing information on age-related changes and pathological changes to improve chronic disease prevention efforts.
- Comply with legislation and regulation practices within the Canadian health care system in order to establish a safe and respectful working environment.
- Assess, analyze, and monitor individual plans and interventions to enhance care and comfort.
- Engage in reflective practice and professional self-care strategies to build resilience and provide safe and quality health care.
- Provide leadership and coaching to support shared decision-making and foster engagement in a collaborative and agile work practice.
- Design interventions and/or programs with strategies to promote the physical and mental well-being of clients who are managing chronic disease.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.