New rural health course on offer at UCS
A new course being offered at University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS) aims to empower healthcare professionals to overcome obstacles associated with working in the countryside by sharing knowledge and experience to develop a framework for best practice.
An advanced course in rural health and medicine, the MSc in Rural Health offers a bespoke approach to learning. The course will be multi and interdisciplinary, reflecting the primary care services provided by a range of healthcare professionals, and valuing the skills and experiences of all participants.
UCS is offering a taster morning for the course at Rowley’s House on Friday 12 May from 10am until noon, which will include input from Derek Willis of Severn Hospice on the challenges of delivering palliative care in rural areas. Derek will be giving a talk entitled Medical Consent – Is the Law out of Touch with Young People? at Rowley’s House at 1pm on the same day.
Programme leader Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead said: “The location and nature of UCS gives us a unique advantage when it comes to delivering a course of this nature. We’re situated in one of the most rural counties in England, yet we have all the resources at hand to deliver a world-class course that will enrich the professional lives of those who actively deliver our county’s healthcare.
“One of our stated aims as a provider of higher education is to address concerns around rural health, with a view to ensuring our population is fully provided for. The distinct rural health topics and themes experienced by practitioners in their day-to-day work are explored and developed in teaching and research offered within our MSc Rural Health programme.”
Call 01743 297554 to book a place, or call 07769 992575 or email e.whitehead@chester.ac.uk for further information.
