Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Skills for Healthcare Professionals
The aim of the module is to provide the theoretical underpinning and practice base to enable healthcare professionals to undertake an advanced clinical examination.
You will develop a range of skills and knowledge to support safe and effective autonomous practice when requesting and interpreting clinical investigations. This will include patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed primary and secondary care conditions across the age and acuity spectrum.
Outline syllabus
After studying this module you should understand:
- The key functional anatomy and physiology of the major body systems and related pathophysiological processes.
- The component parts of the consultation process in order to effectively manage patients with presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
- The practical elements to a top-to-toe physical examination and how to integrate this into the patient consultation
- The physiological changes associated with specific conditions / illnesses and the application of test results to the management of ill health
- The appropriate documentation and record keeping practices
- Professional body support for developing scope of practice (eg relevant accountability issues and ethics)
You should also have knowledge of the following investigations:
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling & Interpretation
- Electrocardiographs
- Xray interpretation (chest, abdomen, pelvis and appendicular)
- Interpretation of blood results (haematology, biochemistry, microbiology)
Induction module
Before completing the course, you will undertake our Induction and Professional Development module, introducing you to all the underpinning regulations, guidance and support available to you during your postgraduate study.
Key facts
Contact:
Cheryl Grantham/ Eva Mussio/ Claire Runaghan
Course leader: Kirsti Soanes
Duration: 12 tutorial days
Credits: 40
Course type: Module
Module code: MD9A6
Assessment: OSLER (Objective Structured Long Examination Record)
Portfolio of evidence of own clinical practice
Next Course Start Date: 06/10/2020
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Term 1 Dates |
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Day 1 6th October (WMS) |
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Day 2 7th October (Online) |
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Day 3 21st October (Online) |
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Day 4 Part 1: 5th November Part 2: 6th November |
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Day 5 11th Nov (WMS AM/Online PM) |
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Day 6 24th Nov (WMS AM/Online PM) |
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Day 7 30th Nov (WMS AM/Online PM) |
Application Deadline: 23/08/2020
Teaching scheduled in Terms 2 and 3 is provisional and may change. It is therefore advised that you check individual module pages in advance of teaching.
Available on the following course:
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care)
Apprenticeship Advanced Clinical Practice
Apprenticeship Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care)
Also available to study as a standalone Postgraduate Award.