Respiratory Health Assessment (level 6)

Module delivery dates

Distance Learning - start date, 08 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 module will enhance the ability of health care providers to recognise, assess and manage the health care needs of adults and children presenting with respiratory conditions.

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.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Respiratory Care or as part of a top-up degree e.g. BSc (Hons) Practice Development or BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice. 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.

Student work

Summative assessment - 3,000 word written assignment

Formative assessment - 1,500 word tutor led activity

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HPHG6042 Respiratory Health Assessment (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Develop knowledge and understanding of acute and chronic presentations of respiratory conditions in adults and children including red flag diagnoses and red flag symptoms;
2. Critically discuss the physical examination techniques needed to enhance the assessment of the patient suffering with a respiratory condition;
3. Critically evaluate the assessment tools used to assess and manage the patient with the respiratory condition;
4. Critically review the management of patients with respiratory conditions reflecting use of evidence based therapeutic interventions and consideration of the implications of the disease;
5. Critically reflect upon the application of the knowledge and understanding gained to practice.

Indicative core bibliography

Barnes, K (2004) Paediatrics: a clinical guide for nurse practitioners New York Butterworth-Heinemann

Cooper,N, Forest, K & Cramp, P (2008) Essential Guide to Acute Care Oxford, Blackwell Publishing Group

Douglas, G, Nicol, F & Robertson, C (2009) Macleod’s Clinical Examination (12th ed) London, Churchill-Livingstone

Lechner, A (2012) Respiratory: An Integrated Approach to Disease London, McGraw Hill

Wilkins, R & Sheldon, R (2009) Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care St. Louis Elsevier

Wood, I & Garner, M (2012) Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners London Wiley-Blackwell

www.nice.org.uk

www.cks.library.nhs.uk

www.sign.ac.uk

Course summary

Physical examination techniques of the respiratory, cardiac and ENT systems; history taking; spirometry; blood gas analysis; acute and chronic disease presentations to include mesothelioma, pulmonary emboli, pleural effusions, pneumothroax, bronchiectasis, bronchilitis, asbestosis, asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, fibrosing alveolitis, respiratory failure; management of respiratory conditions.