Core Module Information
Module title: Health assessment and biosciences for advanced clinical practice

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: NMS11775
Module leader: Hazel McPhillips
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

During this module, you will have the opportunity to explore a series of core topics, broadly encompassing the following; anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, advanced skills of holistic patient assessment across the life course (as appropriate), consultation, clinical decision making with reference to evidenced based practice.

You will be guided through the key principles of history taking and examination, adopting a body systems approach, whilst considering the needs of diverse population groups. In addition, you will explore common illness and/or disease presentations including their pathophysiology, treatments and diagnostics, again considering the needs of diverse population groups.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in completing a patient assessment considering the needs of patients and families where appropriate.

LO2: Critically examine physiological and pathophysiological features of the human body.

LO3. Critically analyse the patient history, clinical examination findings, and diagnostic information to develop a working and differential diagnosis.

LO4: Synthesise knowledge of biosciences across the life course to inform advanced decision making related to clinical care.

LO5: Appraise relevant contemporary evidence and research to inform clinical decision making.

LO6: Critically reflect on the development of clinical experience and new knowledge gained through practice experience.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hazel McPhillips
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 320 Contact Module Leader
Online Lecture 30 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 30 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1,2,3,4 26 HOURS= 02.00 Contact Module Leader
Oral Structures Clinical Exam (OSCE) 50 1,2,3,4,5,6 29 HOURS= 01.00 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100