Within your own relevant context, you will be challenged to demonstrate innovation in establishing and managing a minor injuries clinic. You will be supported by experienced lecturers, and expert external practitioners for an optimal blend of theory and practice. On successful completion, credits can be used within RGUflex to gain academic award.
- Critically appraise professional and legal issues relating to the role of the nurse managing minor injuries
- Evaluate the implications of the pathophysiological processes for patients presenting with minor injuries
- Critically appraise the skills required in consultation, history taking and assessment of patients presenting with minor injuries
- Critically analyse the decision making processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of minor injuries
- Synthesize the concepts of evidence based practice that underpin the management of minor injuries through critical reflection.
Learning Methods
The module is delivered using a mixture of some face to face on campus study days and online methods (including online chat and discussion forums). Students will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
Assessment
This course is assessed via a face to face on campus Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
You should be a healthcare professional and will normally be able to demonstrate evidence of SCQF level 9 learning or equivalent. However, individuals are encouraged to make contact and discuss their circumstances.
For Academic Year 2025/2026
SCQF Level 11
- UK/EU students: £850
- International students: £1,520
For Academic Year 2024/2025
SCQF Level 11
- UK/EU students: £770
- International students: £1,380
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
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