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Medicine transformed: on access to healthcare
History & The Arts

Medicine transformed: on access to healthcare

...open to different social groups and classes assess the significance of the roles of central and local governments, the private sector and voluntary associations in providing medical services understand the concept of ‘medicalisation’ and assess the degree of power doctors had over people's lives in the early twentieth century...Medicine transformed: on access to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...open this link in a new window or tab so you can return to OpenLearn when you are ready.) Taught academic degrees MSc or MA – Study for a Masters degree usually consists of a combination of taught modules and an independent research project, written up in a dissertation of about 20,000 words. There is a fixed study programme, usually for one year fulltime or two years...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Who belongs to Glasgow?
Society, Politics & Law

Who belongs to Glasgow?

...source unknown) © (left) City of Glasgow; (middle) Courtesy: The Citizen; (right) source unknown Figure 5 Contrasting images of Glasgow as European City of Culture in 1990: the official slogan, re-interpreted to highlight marginalised interests and concern over spending The economy of Glasgow has undergone a major transformation since the inter-war period. In common with...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...Open University by visiting our online prospectus...School geography: exploring a definition: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: open up and ‘map’ geography and the ways the subject is understood (and sometimes misunderstood) examine ways in which the subject is under pressure – especially with regard to the ‘chasm’ that is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?
Digital & Computing

How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?

...sources available on these major undertakings. However many of these sources are either very anecdotal or stripped of identifying information (like which states have adopted which practices), and as such don’t necessarily serve as a great data source for comparative analysis. As such – it is worth taking notice when states are engaged in interesting practices,...
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Article 5 mins
Working with diversity in services for children and young people
Education & Development

Working with diversity in services for children and young people

...Open University course E809 Frameworks for critical practice with children and young people....Working with diversity in services for children and young people: Introduction - If you work with children or young people, whether as a professional or in a voluntary or supporting role, then you will be aware that the contexts in which that work takes place are increasingly...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...open Appendix A. Clickto open Appendix B...Health and safety in the laboratory and field: 4.1 First aid - It is not required that students be trained in first aid. It is, however, important that a first aid kit is carried when you are likely to be away from immediate assistance. First aid must be rendered at once, and medical and relief help should be sought if necessary....
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr