The fundamentals of health assessment (degree and masters level) (HEAD367/APP717)
A module for registered healthcare professionals who wish to develop in their area of professional clinical practice
CPD for healthcare professionals

Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
This module will develop your knowledge of the theory and evidence base on which clinical consultation with patients, carers and peers is based and will use this knowledge to develop your clinical management planning skills to promote high quality, safe, patient-focused care in clinical practice.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
Assessment
The assessment for this module is a written assignment and a learning contract.
This module will give you comprehensive knowledge of the theory and evidence base on which clinical consultation with patients, carers and peers is based and will enable you to develop and lead on clinical management planning skills to promote high quality, safe, patient-focused care in clinical practice.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
The assessment for this module is a written assignment and a learning contract.
20, 27 April and 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2022.
(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.
At degree level, this module can be studied as a standalone module, as a core module towards the BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Advancing Practice or as an optional module towards some other BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways.
At masters level, this module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards some MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways.
For further information please contact the Professional Development Unit.
To be considered for a place on these modules you must:
There is a requirement that students will have someone in their workplace who can mentor them to help with the following: setting appropriate learning outcomes and goals; helping with teaching and learning their chosen skills/knowledge; signing-off on learning logs and competencies.
The mentor needs to be of an appropriate clinical standing, e.g. medical doctor or specialist in the field (ANP/ACP), and should also be senior to the student.
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.
Please see our professional development module fees page.
For further information regarding these modules, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (1752 586958
The module lead for both modules is Jo Amy Brancher