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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Pathophysiology, Investigations and Immediate Management in Advanced Practice | |||
| Reference | NUM064 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to critically analyse pathological processes to disease management and the impact of investigations to form an immediate management plan within the remit of advanced practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse the correlation of pathological processes to disease management. |
| 2 | Critically appraise efficacy of tests and investigations. |
| 3 | Accurately interpret significance of history taking and clinical examination findings to aid clinical decision making in the formulation of a differential diagnosis. |
| 4 | Construct and justify immediate management plans for clients. |
| 5 | Rationalise your decision making throughout the patient journey. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Interpreting significance of findings; Establishing abnormal from normal; Significance to patient in relation to morbidity and co-morbidity; Consent and capability; Risk verses benefit; Prioritising; Critical thinking and clinical decision making; Management planning; Pathophysiological processes of selected conditions; Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imaging; Rhythm recognition and 12 lead ECG interpretation; Arterial blood gas and blood profile interpretation; Genetics; Aetiology; Epidemiology. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 130 |
| 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written examination. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = 90-100% |
| B | C1 = 80-89% |
| C | C1 = 70-79% |
| D | C1 = 60-69% |
| E | C1 = 50-59% |
| F | C1 = less than 50% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DOUGLAS, G., NICOL, F. and ROBERTSON, C., 2013. McLeod's clinical examination. 13th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 2 | JAPP, A.G. and ROBERTSON, C., 2013. McLeod's clinical diagnosis. . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone |
| 3 | MCGEE, P., 2009. Advanced practice in nursing and allied health professionals. 3rd ed. West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 4 | SEELEY, R., VAN PUTTE, C., REGAN, J. and RUSSO, A., 2011. Seeley's anatomy and physiology. 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. |
| 5 | THOMPSON, C. and DOWDING, D., eds., 2009. Essential decision making and clinical judgement for nurses . Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 6 | VAN LEEUWEN, A.M. and POELHUIS-LETH,D.J., 2009. Davis's comprehensive handbook of labratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. |