Foundation Modules

Foundation Fundamentals

Objective: 

Establish a strong foundation in chronic disease management: explore the history, pathophysiology, diagnosis of the diseases; consider key culture and lifestyle influences on the diseases; review the drugs used to treat these diseases.

Learning Activities:

  • Case studies highlighting lifestyle factors
  • Interactive, engaging workshops
  • Quizzes assessing understanding of pathophysiology and diagnostic principles

Learning Outcomes

Relevant APF Clusters

  • 1. Expert Professional Practice

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge
  • 1.3 Reasoning and Judgement
  • Relevant APF Clusters
    1. Expert Professional Practice
  • 6. Research & Evaluation

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge
  • 1.3 Reasoning and Judgement
  • 6.5 Research Evidence into Working Practice

Relevant APF Cluster

  • 1. Expert Professional Practice
  • 6. Research & Evaluation

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge
  • 6.1 Critical Evaluation
  • 6.5 Research Evidence into Working Practice

Relevant APF Cluster

  • 6. Research & Evaluation

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 6.1 Critical Evaluation
  • 6.2 Identifies Gaps in the Evidence Base

Relevant APF Cluster

  • 1. Expert Professional Practice
  • 2. Collaborative Working Relationships

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge
  • 2.1 Communication
  • 2.2 Teamwork and Consultation

Relevant APF Cluster

  • 1. Expert Professional Practice
  • 2. Collaborative Working Relationships
  • 5. Education, Training & Development

Relevant APF Competencies

  • 1.1 Expert Skills and Knowledge
  • 2.1 Communication
  • 5.3 Conducting Education & Training

Building Foundations in Chronic Care

Understanding the evolution of the disease and its impact on current practice.

Explore the causes and functional changes associated with the disease; essential knowledge for managing chronic conditions

Examine how social, cultural and lifestyle factors affect disease development and progression.

A look at the drugs at how understanding kinetics and dynamics can inform counselling and patient education in practice.