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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Clinical History Taking and Examination Skills for Advancing Practice
Reference NUM093 Version 2
Created October 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved May 2020 SCQF Points 15
Amended October 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To prepare healthcare professionals to independently elicit a structured clinical history and perform a clinical examination concentrating on the major body systems. Accurate documentation of history and clinical findings.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Conduct a focused clinical history and physical examination utilising a systematic approach.
2 Critically analyse history to establish system examination required.
3 Analyse clinical findings to determine normal, differentiate from abnormal and interpret significance in relation to wellbeing.
4 Critically synthesise findings from history taking and examination to formulate a differential diagnosis.
5 Demonstrate concise documentation of findings in a structured system.

Indicative Module Content
Normal values; History taking; Clinical examination; Recognising abnormalities; Parameters; Risk versus benefit; Decision making; Critical thinking; Rationale; Evidence base; Professional issues; Boundaries of practice; Interpretation; Corrective measures; Management; Differential diagnosis; Appropriate requests.

Module Delivery
This module will be delivered via Moodle with either online tutorials and asynchronous discussions or six face-to-face days depending on the run of the module.

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: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1 = OSCE.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = Pass (all stations passed)
B C1 = Pass (all stations passed)
C C1 = Pass (all stations passed)
D C1 = Pass (all stations passed)
E C1 = Fail (for one or more stations)
F C1 = Fail (for one or more stations)
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 are required to 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 ALFARO-LeFEVRE, R., 2020. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement: a practical approach. 7th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
2 COX, C.L., HILL, M.C. and LACK, V.M., 2012. Advanced practice in healthcare. Abingdon: Routledge.
3 HIGGINS, C., 2013. Understanding laboratory investigations: a guide for nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals. 3rd ed. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
4 JAPP, A.G. and ROBERTSON, C., 2018. McLeod's clinical diagnosis. 14th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
5 WOOD, I. and GARNER, M., 2012. Initial management of acute medical patients. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

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