AU4D013 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4D013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Bridie Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Pamela Davies, Ray Higginson, Meirion Williams, Sara Morgan, Dawn Parry, Lauren Jones, Mark Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module aims to enable the student to utilise in-depth, systematic and comprehensive approaches to clinical examination, patient assessment and diagnosis.
Content Summary
Core themes include essential skills for physical examination. History taking processes: past medical, drug, family, social histories. Communication processes, interviewing skills, interpersonal and consultation skills. Evaluating clinical presentation. Systematic and methodical approaches to physical assessment and clinical examination using a systems approach: respiratory, ear, nose and throat, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal. Exploration of the consequences of illness on homeostasis, the psycho-social impact upon the patient. Referral mechanisms and collaborative approaches to detect and manage unstable and complex health problems. Legal and professional issues: accountability, the duty and standards of care, consent and capacity to consent, confidentiality as well as clinical documentation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Seminars | 5 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
| Independent Study | 180 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 135 |
| Active/simulation based | 20 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and demonstrate in-depth systems approaches to patient assessment and examination in a variety of patient presentations and contexts alongside detailed knowledge of accountability when practising assessment skills |
| LO2 | Provide an in-depth articulation of clinical impressions/differential diagnoses, demonstrating confidence and authority based on in-depth physical examination |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - using real, simulated patients or manikins to assess practitioner's skills | 20 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 2 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - using real, simulated patients or manikins to assess practitioner's skills | 20 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 3 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - using real, simulated patients or manikins to assess practitioner's skills | 20 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 4 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - using real, simulated patients or manikins to assess practitioner's skills | 20 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| OSCE 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| OSCE 2 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| OSCE 3 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| OSCE 4 | ✔ | ✘ | |