Minor illness and injuries – the principles and practice of management for unscheduled care (degree and masters level)
Gain the practical skills to manage patients presenting with common minor illness and injuries

Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a written assignment and a work-based competency e-portfolio.
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a written assignment and work-based competency e-portfolio.
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
Access to:
Visit our admissions homepage for full details.
Plymouth based delivery at both levels is 28 April, 5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June and 7, 14 July 2021.
Exeter based delivery at both levels is 25 November, 2, 9, 16 December 2020, 6, 13, 20, 27 January and 3, 10, 17, 24 February 2021.
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
The degree level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module for BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care.
The masters level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module for MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) and MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner).
For further information please contact the Professional Development Unit.
The University is adhering to
government guidance relating to COVID-secure operation. For this
reason, modules are being delivered in a variety of formats, with much content
delivered online, either in an interactive manner (i.e. requiring participation
at the allotted times), or sometimes in a passive manner (i.e. you may be able
to conduct some of the study outside of the typical taught hours of 09:00–17:00).
Some sessions, particularly clinical assessments, will continue to be delivered face-to-face with appropriate risk-mitigating measures in place. Others may allow you the option of attending face-to-face or synchronously engaging on-line with peers who attend face-to-face.
When you receive confirmation of your enrolment on a module, you will be granted access to our Digital Learning Environment (DLE or Moodle). You should access this prior to the start of your module to determine the teaching format of the module’s sessions.
To be eligible for the module you must:
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit (PDU). Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Funding
This module is commissioned by Health Education England and you may be eligible for funding through your employing organisation. To apply please contact your organisation’s education coordinator who will guide you through the application process.
Fees
For those who are self-funding, please see our professional development module fees page.
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586958