Advanced Assessment and Management of Illness and Injury

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 30
ECTS credit points 15
Module code MMB130926
Module Leader Liam Shields
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject NMAHP
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The module aims to enhance the learner’s current practice in patient assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and management planning, referrals and safeguarding. The module
is designed to enhance the practice of professionals across a range of advanced
practice roles with a focus on the general principles of comprehensive assessment and
management of undifferentiated urgent/primary care presentations.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 28
Practicals 36
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 194
Assessment 30
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 50 CW1: Clinical Assessment (1 hour)
Course Work002 50 50 CW2: Case Study - 2500 words