Clinical decision making in healthcare practice (degree level) (HEAD362)

Use your existing knowledge and experience to develop your clinical reasoning ability
CPD for healthcare professionals
Clinical practitioner

Key features

This 20 credit degree-level module will enable you to develop your accountability and decision making skills. It will encourage you to draw on your existing knowledge, skills and experiences gained through your work as a registered healthcare professional to build on your systematic and critical thinking skills and further develop your clinical reasoning ability.

Module code

HEAD362

Credits

20

FHEQ level

Level 6 – bachelors degree

Location

Blended learning approach with face to face delivery in Plymouth

Clinical practitioner

Course details

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • critically analyse, evaluate and apply evidence to support the process of clinical decision making
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional practice underpinning clinical decision making
  • contribute to the promotion of a culture which enhances patient/client safety.
Assessment
The assessment for this module is in the form of a presentation.
(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

Dates for 2023/24 will follow soon. 
Module dates may be subject to change. 
 
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.
This module can be studied as a standalone module, as a core module for our BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Nursing or an optional module towards some of our other BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways. 

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.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this module you must be either a registered health and social care professional or a health and social care worker in possession of previous study at level 5 or a foundation degree.
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. 

Fees and funding

Fees
Funding
Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. To apply please contact your Trust’s Educational Co-ordinator who will guide you through the application process.
If you work in the private, independent and voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you.