Advanced assessment for clinical practice (masters level) (APP770)

Develop your consultation, clinical examination and data interpretation skills
CPD for healthcare professionals
APP710

Key features

As an experienced health care professional, successful completion of this 20 credit masters-level module will enable you to develop cognitive and clinical skills that you can use in your consultations and clinical examinations to be able to identify abnormalities. The module has been developed to give multi-disciplinary healthcare practitioners from a range of disciplines the opportunity to expand their existing professional expertise in consultation and clinical examination skills, promoting safe, sound and evidenced-based practice in an advanced role.
Many of these roles involve seeing and managing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions and this module will support you in understanding the theory that underpins everyday practice and learning the skills with which to undertake these assessments. 
The focus is on interdisciplinary learning to develop the skills needed to make safe, sound clinical decisions when seeing patients and clients with diverse health needs across all healthcare settings.
At the end of the module you will be able to complete a systematic and structured history taking assessment alongside a physical examination which will allow you to show how you can relate your findings into your clinical decision making.
Module code

APP770

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 7 – masters degree

Location

Blended learning approach with face to face delivery in Plymouth

app710 module details

Course details

The successful achievement of the learning outcomes of this module will enable you to: 
  • synthesise knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathology sufficient to underpin assessment, diagnosis and management of presentations
  • critically appraise the concepts, philosophies and evidence that underpin the notion of consultation and diagnostics
  • differentiate and explore normal from abnormal findings for a wide range of clinical presentations and investigations
  • integrate knowledge of the underlying anatomy and pathophysiology concepts to interpret the significance and implications of clinical findings
  • critically evaluate and synthesise the findings from the consultation to implement safe, evidence-based care management.
Assessment
There are two main assessments for this module.
1. A 2000 word written assignment comprising of 2 x 1000 word case studies taken from clinical practice.
2. An OSCE exam relating to the clinical systems and history taking demonstrating skills and underpinning knowledge.
 
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).
Module dates
Please note, all deliveries of this module are now full and are operating a reserve list. An application form MUST be submitted to join the reserve list.
This module will be delivered five times over the forthcoming academic year. The taught dates are:
Delivery 1
11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 September, 9 & 10 October, 18 December 2023 and 22 January 2024.
Delivery 2
17, 18, 24 & 25 October, 7, 8, 21 & 22 November 2023, 6 February and 5 March 2024.
Delivery 3
17, 18 & 31 October, 1, 14, 15, 28 & 29 November 2023, 7 February and 6 March 2024.
Delivery 4
13, 14, 20 & 21 February, 12, 13, 26 & 27 March, 4 June and 2 July 2024. 
Delivery 5
13, 14, 27 & 28 February, 19 & 20 March, 2 & 3 April, 5 June and 3 July 2024. 
(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 the 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 – for further information please contact the Professional Development Unit.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or towards the following programmes:
Please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information.
 

Applying for this module

Applicants to APP770 must complete a joint module application form.
Please ensure that the form is completed in full. 
Failure to fully complete the form will result in your application being delayed which could affect your place on the module. 
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Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Our students say...

One of the best supported modules ever taken at the University of Plymouth. Module team give you confidence they want you to succeed. Accessible and helpful resources.

Excellent blend of theoretical learning to practical application. Really useful online resources and signposting. The system videos were invaluable for OSCE's and ongoing reference.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on this module you must:
  • be a registered healthcare professional, registered with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC
  • be in possession of previous study at degree level**
**Individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme. Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.

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