AU4S032 - Clinical Skills 1 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Skills 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Meirion Williams | ||
| Module Team: | Bridie Jones, Sara Morgan, Christopher Nash, Lauren Jones, Dawn Parry | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
1. To develop cognitive competence, functional competence and ethical competence in clinical examination of the human bodily systems.
2. Critically analyse examination techniques to interpretation of normal and abnormal findings
3. Formulate differential diagnoses and critically appraise treatment and referral plans
Content Summary
Critical exploration of clinical examination & consultation skills.
Core values & principles underpinning clinical examination
Human body systems reviewed include. Respiratory, Cardiovascular & Musculo-skeletal systems; Interpreting clinical findings; Formulating immediate treatment options.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and interpret clinical findings |
| LO2 | Perform appropriate clinical examination in order to assess health status and record findings using appropriate documentation |
| LO3 | Provide an in depth analysis of the treatment options and management plan |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of reflective clinical learning logs | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (EX) | OSCE 3 | 30 questions based on common clinical signs/symptoms/ investigations & management | 30 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (EX) | OSCE 2 | n/a | 45 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (EX) | OSCE 1 | n/a | 30 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| OSCE 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| OSCE 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| OSCE 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |