Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

You are required to independently conduct an advanced clinical examination under exam conditions in the form of a Structured Observed Physical Examination (SOPE).

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

• BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Award

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Awards

Content

The course syllabus typically includes:

Skills

• Systematic history taking
• Use of assessment tools for recognising normal and abnormal findings
• Introduction to use of frameworks for clinical reasoning
• Introduction to differential diagnosis and patient risk assessment

Scientific Knowledge

• Foundations of relevant anatomy and pathophysiology
• Introduction to clinical findings related to head to toe physical assessment with application to related disease processes.
• Cardiovascular examination
• Head, neck, skin, ears, eyes, nose and throat examination
• Respiratory examination
• Abdominal examination
• Neurological examination
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Rationale for diagnostic investigations and relevance to practice

Context of physical assessment and clinical reasoning

• Legal/ethical principles
• Clinical governance
• Evidence based practice
• National and local initiatives for changing roles in practice
• Health promotion

Course Director

Nicholas Smith

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You must be a registered practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or General Pharmaceutical Health Council, or Health and Care Professions Council.

Introduction

This 20 credit Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice module will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of history taking, examination techniques of the main body systems, as well as clinical reasoning skills.

In addition, you will be taught to differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of the physical assessment and their clinical significance across the adult age ranges.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6 (UZWK9B-20-3)

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts related to anatomy, physiology and the clinical reasoning that supports recognition of common illnesses.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of the physical assessment and their clinical significance.
• Use clinical reasoning to enhance critical analysis of diagnostic findings.
• Systematically identify and evaluate findings from physical assessment.
• Discuss the ethical and legal issues that impact on clinical reasoning.
• Apply the process of physical assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the skills and reasoning underpinning physical assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Exercise clinical judgement by formulating an action plan based on the findings of the clinical examination.

At level 7 (UZWK9C-20-M)

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology that underpins clinical examination within the practitioner's specialist field. 
• Detect and recognise deviations from normal and understand clinical significance.
• Critically analyse and interpret findings of the advanced clinical examination.
• Independently conduct an advanced clinical examination within the practitioners chosen field, according to universally accepted standards and demonstrate accurate documentation.
• Develop the knowledge, skills and attitude underpinning advanced clinical examination utilising research based practice.
• Exercise clinical judgement; formulate an action plan based on the findings of the examination.
• Critically evaluate their practice with contemporaneous research and demonstrate the ability to change their practice and that of others accordingly.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

A variety of approaches will be used which may include e-learning, lectures, practical sessions, seminars, experts from practice, analysis of case studies.

Learning and practice undertaken throughout the module will contribute to your learning strategy for physical assessment.

Independent learning: You will engage with essential reading and practice of physical examination.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module

Applications

University

Assessment

You are required to independently conduct an advanced clinical examination under exam conditions in the form of a Structured Observed Physical Examination (SOPE).

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

• BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Award

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Awards

Content

The course syllabus typically includes:

Skills

• Systematic history taking
• Use of assessment tools for recognising normal and abnormal findings
• Introduction to use of frameworks for clinical reasoning
• Introduction to differential diagnosis and patient risk assessment

Scientific Knowledge

• Foundations of relevant anatomy and pathophysiology
• Introduction to clinical findings related to head to toe physical assessment with application to related disease processes.
• Cardiovascular examination
• Head, neck, skin, ears, eyes, nose and throat examination
• Respiratory examination
• Abdominal examination
• Neurological examination
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Rationale for diagnostic investigations and relevance to practice

Context of physical assessment and clinical reasoning

• Legal/ethical principles
• Clinical governance
• Evidence based practice
• National and local initiatives for changing roles in practice
• Health promotion

Course Director

Nicholas Smith

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You must be a registered practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or General Pharmaceutical Health Council, or Health and Care Professions Council.

Introduction

This 20 credit Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice module will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of history taking, examination techniques of the main body systems, as well as clinical reasoning skills.

In addition, you will be taught to differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of the physical assessment and their clinical significance across the adult age ranges.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6 (UZWK9B-20-3)

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts related to anatomy, physiology and the clinical reasoning that supports recognition of common illnesses.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of the physical assessment and their clinical significance.
• Use clinical reasoning to enhance critical analysis of diagnostic findings.
• Systematically identify and evaluate findings from physical assessment.
• Discuss the ethical and legal issues that impact on clinical reasoning.
• Apply the process of physical assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the skills and reasoning underpinning physical assessment and clinical reasoning.
• Exercise clinical judgement by formulating an action plan based on the findings of the clinical examination.

At level 7 (UZWK9C-20-M)

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology that underpins clinical examination within the practitioner's specialist field. 
• Detect and recognise deviations from normal and understand clinical significance.
• Critically analyse and interpret findings of the advanced clinical examination.
• Independently conduct an advanced clinical examination within the practitioners chosen field, according to universally accepted standards and demonstrate accurate documentation.
• Develop the knowledge, skills and attitude underpinning advanced clinical examination utilising research based practice.
• Exercise clinical judgement; formulate an action plan based on the findings of the examination.
• Critically evaluate their practice with contemporaneous research and demonstrate the ability to change their practice and that of others accordingly.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

A variety of approaches will be used which may include e-learning, lectures, practical sessions, seminars, experts from practice, analysis of case studies.

Learning and practice undertaken throughout the module will contribute to your learning strategy for physical assessment.

Independent learning: You will engage with essential reading and practice of physical examination.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module