Professional Development

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Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises an online examination (two hours maximum).

Formative assessment: You will be provided with a short mock sample exam paper. Lectures may include practice scenario questions in preparation for the exam.

Students are facilitated to prepare and present a short peer presentation (small groups) on an area of their practice which will inform the short answer question section. 

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

Content

The course syllabus typically includes (but not limited to):

• Cell biology, including cell growth, cell change and associated disorders.
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of inflammation, inflammatory processes including atheroma and sepsis
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of infection and associated normal/abnormal responses
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of thrombosis and associated disease
• The genetic contribution to disease
• The contribution of common autoimmune disease/responses
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of common cardiovascular disease
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of common renal disease
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of common respiratory disease
• Pathophysiology and diagnostics of diabetes
• Pathophysiology and the contribution/challenges presented by poor mental health on disease presentation and progression
• Diagnostic processes, frameworks, use of national guidance, principals and modalities
• Evaluation of relevant clinical haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, radiology (chest x-ray) and electrocardiograms
• Ethical and legal frameworks which impact on practice and diagnostic skills
• Professional responsibilities

Course Director

Jillian Wood

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You must be a registered health and social care professional.

Introduction

The multi-professional 20 credit module, Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Reasoning in Clinical Practice, aims to facilitate the exploration, understanding, and critical evaluation of the pathophysiology of common disease processes in adults. It aims to develop knowledge and understanding of diagnostic tests and enhance advanced diagnostic reasoning skills in the context of ethical, legal and practical challenges.

This level 7 (Masters level) module explores the links between the pathophysiology of disease processes and the diagnostic testing process with emphasis on learning to discriminate between different diagnostics modalities and the evaluation of results in adult clinical care.

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

• critically evaluate the pathophysiology of common disease including the aetiology, risk factors and disease progression with reference to current theories and clinical practice.    
• critically appraise common diagnostic tests used in clinical practice with reference to interpreting results, national guidance and best current practice.
• critically appraise ethical, legal, bias, organisational dimensions and personal accountability, which impact on diagnostic reasoning, multi-professional team and patients in practice.

See further information about this module and how it is delivered.

Learning and Teaching

This module encompasses lectures, seminars, discussions from both UWE Bristol academics and experts in practice.

Study facilities

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

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 7 module