AU4S033 - Clinical Skills 2 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU4S033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Skills 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: | Lauren Jones, Mark Davies, Sara Morgan, Dawn Parry, Meirion Williams, Bridie Jones | ||
| 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
1. Continue developing 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 gastrointestinal, neurological and endocrine systems to formulate immediate treatment options.
Immediate and further patient management including the interpretation of investigations and clinical findings, and formulation of treatment options.
To synthesise the clinical examination skills from both years to facilitate undiagnosed presenting complaints
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 32 |
| Work based learning | 66 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and interpret clinical findings to provide an in depth analysis of the treatment options |
| LO2 | Perform appropriate clinical examination in order to critically assess health status, identifying deviation from the norm, accurately record and interpret investigation findings using appropriate documentation |
| LO3 | Provide an in depth analysis of the treatment options and management plan. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 3 | 30 question MCQ of common signs and clinical results/management | 30 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 2 | . | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | .... | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of reflective clinical learning logs | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| OSCE 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| OSCE 2 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| OSCE 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |