7B043E - Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7B043E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | ||
| 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: | |||
| Module Team: | Christopher Nash, Bridie Jones, Meirion Williams, 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: | 100473 - health studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
To develop advanced clinical assessment skills across key body systems To enhance diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making
To support safe, evidence-based, person-centred care
Content Summary
This module develops advanced clinical practitioners’ ability to perform, interpret, and critically evaluate comprehensive clinical assessments across multiple body systems. It integrates advanced examination techniques, pathophysiological knowledge, and diagnostic reasoning to support accurate diagnosis and safe, evidence-based management.
Students will engage with neurological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems, applying structured assessment approaches and interpreting clinical findings within complex and often uncertain clinical scenarios. The module emphasises clinical decision-making, risk management, and person-centred care, alongside effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Through simulation, case-based learning, and integrated assessment activities, students will develop the capability to synthesise information across systems and make informed clinical decisions.
This module builds on prior learning in consultation and clinical reasoning and supports progression toward autonomous advanced clinical practice within a range of healthcare settings
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 15 |
| Guided Study | 30 |
| Work Based Learning | 90 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 41 |
| Formative Assessment | 4 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Perform and critically evaluate advanced clinical assessments to formulate differential diagnoses and management plans across a range of clinical presentation |
| LO2 | Apply advanced pathophysiological knowledge to diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion | The Integrated Structured Clinical Examination (ISCE) assesses practical clinical skills, including patient assessment, examination technique, and application of diagnostic reasoning in simulated clinical environments. | 90 | N/A | 70 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Individual Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) | The oral case-based assessment evaluates cognitive and analytical abilities, including clinical reasoning, synthesis of information, and justification of decision-making. | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Clinical Practice Completion | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Individual Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) | ✘ | ✔ | |