CA4S067 - Minor Illness for Primary Care Nurses 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CA4S067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Minor Illness for Primary Care Nurses | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Community Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Sara Morgan | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Rowland, Bridie Jones, Dawn Parry | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | 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: | 100281 - community nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the student, as a first contact practitioner, to critically evaluate and develop the clinical knowledge and skills to meet the health needs of the practice population in delivery of care for a range of undifferentiated minor illnesses and or minor injuries.
Content Summary
Patient access, change management and communication. Evidence based practice.
Clinical skills necessary to undertake holistic examination of patients and differential diagnosis of a range of minor conditions commonly seen in general practice consultations.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutic use of medicines relevant to the management of minor conditions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Placement | 100 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical discussion and appraisal of the evidence base for the skills necessary to assess patients with a minor illness presentation, leading to diagnosis and referral. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an awareness of pharmacological and non pharmacological issues relevant to a specific minor illness condition. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | To explore and critically analyses a minor illness presentation, its initial assessment, and treatment, demonstrating an understanding of clinical guidelines, patient education, and the role the Minor illness practitioner providers in managing such cases. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |