Paramedics - Minor Injury / Illnesses

Module delivery dates

September delivery

Carlisle (Fusehill Street): 27 September and 22 November 2012

Distance Learning: Commences 25 September 2012

Lancaster: 25 September and 20 November 2012

January delivery

Carlisle (Fusehill Street): 17 January and 21 March 2013

Distance Learning: Commences 15 January 2013

Lancaster: 15 January and 12 March 2013

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to enhance the ability of health care providers to meet the health care needs of those individuals presenting with common minor injury / illnesses.

Finance

NHS Funded Trust Employees:

After you have decided which module you would like to study, you will need to check that you meet the entry criteria. If this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, the next step is to contact the CPD lead (training manager) at your Trust. They will then ask you to complete the CPD-Apply application. Once this has been authorised by your trust, the University will contact you with further information.

If you intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care 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

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

This module is open to all health care professionals (e.g. RGN, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technicians and Pharmacists) who would benefit from studying the module.

Modules

NMLB5016 Minor Injury/Illnesses (20 credits at level 5)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module the you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental professional and legal issues which underpin the expansion of professional roles in the health care setting.
2. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the appropriate investigations and local policies which will assist the diagnostic process; such as the Emergency Triage System;
3. Discuss the assessment of common minor injury / illnesses and their potential differential diagnoses;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the management of common minor injury / illnesses;
5. Discuss the rights of the individual as a patient, the family/carers involvement and the health services in the care of the individual

Core Bibliography

Caroline, N (2007) Emergency Care in the Streets 6th Edition Jones & Bartlett

Hopcroft,K. Forte, V. (2007). Symptom Sorter Radcliffe Medical Press

Johnson, G, Hill-Smith, I, Ellis, C (2006) The Minor Illness Manual 3 Edition. Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

Llewelyn,H. (2006). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis Oxford University Press,H. (2006). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis Oxford University Press

Melnyk, B. Fineout-Overholt, E. (2005). Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Health Care. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Purcell, D, (2003) Minor Injuries: A Clinical Guide, Churchill Livingston

Seidel, H.M., Ball, J.W., Dains, J.E. & Benedict, W.G. (2006) Mosby’s Guide to Clinical Examination. Mosby. 6th Edition

Wardrope, J. Driscoll, P. Laird, C. Woollard, M. (2008) Community Emergency Medicine, A System of Assessment and Care Pathways Churchill Livingstone

Useful Websites

www.cks.library.nhs.uk

www.gpnotebook.com

www.doh.gov.uk

www.nice.org.uk

Course summary

The module will revise with the you the law regarding their expanding role incorporating the relevant code of conduct. Evidenced practice, current sources will be included as well as the Manchester Triage System and Local policies. There will be specific reference to Common Infectious Diseases, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Skin Complaints, Respiratory and ENT disorders, Mental health, Vulnerable patients, Minor injuries, head injuries and MSK.