BI2S202 - Clinical and Professional Practice 2  01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI2S202
Module Title: Clinical and Professional Practice 2 
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Applied Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Sciences
Module Leader: Rebecca Simmonds-Cavanagh, Josephine Bradley
Module Team: Cerith Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2027 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100246 - health sciences 100267 - clinical medicine
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

On successful completion, students should have an understanding of the examination, treatment and patient journey of key clinical conditions pertaining to cases presented in the Case-Based Learning module (BI2D001). BI2S120 Clinical Practice should present the content in a case-based, problem-solving approach using didactic, practical, work-based learning and facilitative methods.

In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:

Communication: Behavioural domain 1,2, 3

Leadership: Behavioural domains 1, 2, and 3

Innovation and Enterprise: Behavioural domains 1, 2, 3

Project Management: Behavioural domains 1 and 2

Commercial Awareness: Behaviour Domain 1, 2, 3

Digital Literacy: Behavioural domain 3

The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.

Content Summary

Students will develop an understanding of how to take focused patient histories and study key clinical examination techniques. They will develop an appreciation of how the multi-disciplinary teams helps a patient along their journey.

Using an integrated case-based, problem-solving learning approach (and an intensive 1-week placement in a hospital environment) students will study clinical cases involving:

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

The Renal System

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 30
Placement 40
Directed Study 80
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Be able to demonstrate an aptitude in key clinical skills required to work effectively and safely within a clinical setting alongside both healthcare professionals and patients.
LO2 Within a clinical setting, demonstrate appropriate communication and professional skills when dealing with others and to reflect on personal experiences in order to foster future insight for a career in medicine.

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 Undertake a focus patient history, a clinical examination and provide a patient history summary based upon one of the 6 systems covered 20 N/A 60 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Student Choice 1 Reflective practice essay or presentation based upon your placement experience . 15 2000 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
OSCE 1
Student Choice 1

Reading List

Rain, T., Dawson, J., Sanders, S., Eccles, S., (2014) 4th ed. Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme. Oxford University Press

Douglas, G., Nicol, F, & Robertson, C.. (2013) 13th ed. Macleod’s Clinical Examination. Churchill Livingstone