Summary of content

The context of advanced level practice involves the ability to make clinically sound decisions consequently the aim of this module is to critically develop advanced knowledge and skills to enable Registered Healthcare Professionals to independently conduct robust clinical assessment. This module will entail study of topics and development of advanced skills to demonstrate competence in holistic assessment, consultation skills, clinical decision making, and evidence based practice. Consequently, this integrated theory and practice based module aims to promote the development of a safe practitioner working within an acute or primary care setting, who is able to practice without continual reference to a doctor.

At the end of the module the student will be able to take a detailed clinical diagnostic health history and perform a full (head to toe) physical assessment (including -Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation). They will be able to prepare relevant documentation, communicate using correct terminology and present their findings and where necessary understand when to appropriately refer-on patients using a number of modalities. Additionally, they will be able to recognise the implications of their findings on clinical management with an understanding of the clinical decision making theory and models which have influenced their decisions and practice. The aim is to prepare them to practice evidence based practice, without continual reference to a doctor.

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