7B040E - Applying the Science of Advanced Practice to the Clinical Consultation 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7B040E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applying the Science of Advanced Practice to the Clinical Consultation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Integrated Health, Social Care and Post Registration Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Meirion Williams | ||
| Module Team: | Christopher Nash, Bridie Jones, Dawn Parry, Sara Morgan, Lauren Jones, Pamela Davies, Ben Pitcher | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100246 - health sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To develop advanced clinical reasoning through the application of pathophysiology to patient presentations
To enhance clinical consultation and diagnostic decision-making skills
To support safe, evidence-based and patient-centred management in advanced practice
Content Summary
This module enables advanced clinical practitioners to integrate advanced pathophysiology, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills into effective clinical consultations. It focuses on the application of scientific knowledge to patient assessment, supporting the development of differential diagnoses and evidence-based management plans across a range of clinical presentations.
Students will explore the relationship between pathophysiology and clinical manifestations across key body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal systems. This knowledge will be applied to identify red flag symptoms, interpret diagnostic investigations, and make safe clinical decisions within a variety of clinical contexts.
The module emphasizes patient-centred care, shared decision-making, and the application of national and local clinical guidelines, alongside the use of digital decision-support tools.
Through case-based learning, simulation, and structured clinical reasoning activities, students will develop the ability to manage complexity and uncertainty in clinical consultations.
This module provides a foundation for advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning and supports progression toward autonomous advanced practice roles.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 30 |
| Work Based Learning | 90 |
| Formative Assessment | 4 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial | 16 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate advanced pathophysiology and its application to differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making across a range of clinical presentations |
| LO2 | Demonstrate expertise in conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and formulating patient-centred management plans to support safe and effective care |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE | The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) provides an authentic assessment of clinical competence, including patient assessment, communication, diagnostic reasoning, and management planning within simulated clinical environments. | 90 | N/A | 60 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | The written examination assesses students’ ability to critically apply pathophysiological knowledge to clinical presentations and clinical decision-making. | 120 | N/A | 40 | No | 50 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio | Individual work-based learning clinical portfolio, which evidences the development and achievement of clinical competencies within their own practice setting. The portfolio requires students to demonstrate application of learning in real clinical environments and must be formally signed off by an appropriately qualified clinical mentor, who is either a registered medical practitioner with experience in supervision or an experienced advanced clinical practitioner | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| OSCE | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Portfolio | ✘ | ✘ | |