Module NHS-4228:
Examination & Diagnostics
Examination and Diagnostics Module 2024-25
NHS-4228
2024-25
School of Health Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Ffion Simcox
Overview
Topics may include:
- Head, neck, eyes, ears examination
- Nose, mouth, throat and lymphatics
- Cardiovascular examination
- Respiratory examination and diagnostics
- Neurological examination and assessment tools
- Gastrointestinal examination
- Endocrine system
- Extremities, legs, feet and hands
- Musculoskeletal system examination
- Renal examination and diagnostics
- X-ray interpretation
- Biochemistry
- Haematology
Topics may include:
- Head, neck, eyes, ears examination
- Nose, mouth, throat and lymphatics
- Cardiovascular examination
- Respiratory examination and diagnostics
- Neurological examination and assessment tools
- Gastrointestinal examination
- Endocrine system
- Extremities, legs, feet and hands
- Musculoskeletal system examination
- Renal examination and diagnostics
- X-ray interpretation
- Basic ECG interpretation
- Biochemistry
- Haematology
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of professional accountability issues. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module. -good -Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the professional accountability of the practitioner when making clinical judgements
- Apply knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology to explain the clinical manifestations of illness.
- Critically analyse and demonstrate the ability to work within accepted protocols of an advanced practitioner and execute effective judgement in the field of referrals
- Demonstrate an integrated approach to care through presentation of concise case histories of specific patients.
- Demonstrate competence in physical and mental health examination
- Demonstrate the ordering and interpretation of investigative tests and act upon the results appropriately
- Demonstrate the skills required to make effective clinical judgement
- Develop an understanding of the wider issues of sociological aspects of health
- Explore ethical and legal principles within the context of clinical decision making and demonstrate awareness of issues relating to diversity.
- Integrate knowledge of pathology into assessment and management of illness.
- Recognise the need for further or more specialist assessment and investigation and refer appropriately.
- Use clinical judgement in the formation of management decisions in acute and chronic disease
Assessment method
Clinical Practical Assessment
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Clinical competencies in the Practice Assessment Document must be achieved within the clinical learning environment. The mentor will assess the student's achievement of clinical competencies.
Weighting
0%
Due date
02/09/2024
Assessment method
Logbook Or Portfolio
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Clinical log where students must document the hours worked with their mentor in clinical practice, as well provide a brief description of the activities undertaken. This must be signed by the mentor.
Weighting
0%
Due date
02/09/2024
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
An essay on accountability within advanced clinical practice
Weighting
100%
Due date
02/09/2024
Assessment method
Clinical Practical Assessment
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Objective Structured Clinical Exam. Here you will be assessed on your physical examination skills of four core systems - cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological. The pass mark is 80%.
Weighting
0%
Due date
05/06/2024