Consultation and Physical Examination Assessment Skills (level 5)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 01, 08, 15, 22 and 29 October, 05 and 12 November 2013; 10:00 - 16:00 hours

Distance Learning - start date, 01 October 2013

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to enable you to to develop consultation and physical examination skills related to specific body systems across the lifespan.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

You need to be a Health care professional with a relevant recordable qualification e.g RGN, Paramedic, Pharmacist.

You are required to identify a facilitator in practice to oversee your achievement of competence (you will need to complete a Learning Environment Pre-course Assessment Tool (LEPAT) as part of the admissions procedure for this module). Your facilitator needs to be a doctor or a nurse practitioner with two years experience, and will need to commit to one hour per week. You need a minimum of 3 hours practice time per week.

Modules

HPHG5002 Consultation and Physical Examination Assessment Skills (20 credits at level 5)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental professional and legal issues which underpin the expansion of professional roles in the health care setting
• Demonstrate and evaluate the application of a structured comprehensive history taking process within a consultation
• Broadly evaluate a range of problem solving skills in health assessment
• Discuss the application of physical examination techniques
• Discuss the application of effective communication strategies to facilitate a therapeutic relationship with the patient

Indicative core bibliography

Barnes, K. (2003) Paediatrics: A clinical guide for Nurse Practitioners. Edinburgh: Butterworth- Heinemann.

Barrows, H.S. & Pickell, G.C. (1991) Developing Clinical Problem-solving Skills: A Guide to More Effective Diagnosis and Treatment. New York, London, Norton Medical Books, W. W. Norton & Co. Mosby

Bickley, L.S. (2008) Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History taking 10th edn. London: Lippincott Willliams & Wilkins.

Egan, G. (1998) The Skilled Helper: A problem-management approach to helping. 6th edn.Pacific Grove, London: Brooks/Cole.

Epstein, O., Perkin, D.G., Cookson, J. & de Bono, D.P. (2003) Clinical Examination. 3rd edn. London: Elsevier Science.

Seidal, H.M., Ball, J.W., Dains, J.E., & Benedict, G.W. (2006) Mosby’s Guide to Physical Examination. 6th edn. Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Schon, D. (1984) The Reflective Practitioner: how professionals think in action. New York: Basic Books.

Course summary

Structured and comprehensive consultation skills including history taking, problem solving, therapeutic communication and advice giving. Also system specific physical examination skills including Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Ear, Nose and Throat, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Abdominal and Mental health assessment.