AU4S006 - Clinical Conditions 2 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Conditions 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Christopher Nash | ||
| Module Team: | Pamela Davies, Ray Higginson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100258 - clinical physiology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
1) To develop underpinning knowledge of the physiology and pathophysiology of common clinical conditions.
2) To integrate the principles of underpinning physiology and pathophysiology of common clinical conditions into the clinical assessment of the students client group
3) To develop strategies for working with patients/clients and other colleagues based on a sound understanding of selected clinical conditions
Content Summary
Clinical conditions commonly seen in practice.
Essential pathophysiological features and diagnostic aspects of common clinical conditions.
National/local guidelines & standards of diagnostic aspects & therapeutic interventions for treating common clinical conditions.
Models of health care intervention such as: identification of ‘Red Flag’ signs & symptoms, first line treatment & referral for further investigation & treatment.
Formulating, implementing & evaluating treatment plans.
Information technology (IT) & expert systems used to support advanced practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Independent Study | 128 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate cognitive competence of advanced cellular physiology and pathophysiology in the development and management of health and disease in a range of selected diagnoses. |
| LO2 | Critically discuss diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to assist in evaluating required advanced practice assessment and management of selected client groups. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Closed Book Examination 1 | 30 question MCQ assessing underpinning physiological clinical manifestations of disease processes. | 90 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Closed Book Examination 2 | Closed book test based on clinical scenarios requiring in depth pathophysiological knowledge and understanding to be demonstrated | 120 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Online Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Closed Book Examination 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |