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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Clinical History Taking and Examination Skills for Advanced Practice
Reference NUM063 Version 3
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved May 2013 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To prepare the student to independently undertake a clinical history and examination and, critically explore the impact of pathophysiological processes and their impact on patient care to aid clinical decision making.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Use a systematic approach to autonomously collect data relating to the health and functional history and ability of clients, which will influence the clinical assessment you undertake.
2 Synthesise and document findings from history and clinical examination, identifying abnormal to aid clinical decision making and management.
3 Critically evaluate the implications of the pathophysiological process for patients in your care.
4 Critically explore how pathological processes influence client presentations and the formulation of a differential diagnosis.
5 Critically evaluate treatment options in order to inform decision making throughout patient journeys.

Indicative Module Content
Clinical history taking; Examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, neurological and cranial nerves; Acute assessment; Variances of specialities; Documentation of findings; Clinical decision making; Physiology; Introduction to pathophysiology.

Module Delivery
This module will be delivered using a blend of teaching methods.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 50
Non-Contact Hours 100 100
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 20% Outcomes Assessed: 1
Description: Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 80% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Written examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1 = OSCE. C2 = Written examination.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = Pass (all stations passed); C2 = A
B C1 = Pass (all stations passed); C2 = B
C C1 = Pass (all stations passed); C2 = C
D C1 = Pass (all stations passed); C2 = D
E C1 = Refer (for one more stations); C2 = E. If a Refer or an E grade is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
F C1 = Refer (for one more stations); C2 = F. If a Refer or an F grade is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module In addition to course entry requirements, students should identify a clinical mentor within their workplace to facilitate supervised practice and consolidate clinical skills.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 DOUGLAS, G., NICOL, F. and ROBERTSON, C., eds., 2013. MacLeod's clinical examination. 13th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
2 JAPP, A. and ROBERTSON, C., eds., 2013. Macleod's clinical diagnosis. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
3 STANDING, M., ed., 2010. Clinical judgement and decision-making in nursing and interprofessional healthcare. Berkshire: Open University Press.
4 DRAKE, R., VOGL, W.,and MITCHELL, A. 2014. Gray's Anatomy for Students. Philadelphia: Elsevier

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