Clinical Assessment and Examination for Advancing Practice

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5
Clinical History Taking and Examination Skills for Advanced Practice 15 Credits Level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5
Short Course & Professional Development

This course will prepare you to independently undertake a clinical history and examination and critically explore the impact of pathophysiological processes and their impact on patient care to aid clinical decision making.

This module is part of the MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice programme, but can also be undertaken as a stand-alone module.

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Mode of Study

  • Online Learning

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

January

Course Length

8-12 weeks

Mode of Study

  • Online Learning

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

8-12 weeks

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

April

Course Length

8-12 weeks
  • Clinical history taking and clinical assessment across the lifespan
  • Clinical examination skills of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and neurological systems
  • How to construct a differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and documentation of findings
  • Autonomous practice and scope of practice
 

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