Clinical Decision Making - Level 7 (LBR)
When can you start this module? |
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
About this module
This module has been designed as the basis for nurses and health care professionals developing skills and knowledge in order to undertake advanced assessment, diagnostic and prescribing roles.
You'll gain overview of pathophysiological processes to common diseases, using a systems approach and theories relating to aetiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations to disease processes. This will include health history taking, interviewing techniques and clinical examination.
The module will adopt an on campus teaching and learning strategy, running over six months to enable you to consolidate your learning experiences and relate theory to practice.
As part of the Clinical Decision Making module you are required to access appropriate practice opportunities through the negotiation of a learning contract with your mentor. This will enable you to undertake the summative assessment.
Special entry requirements. You must:
- be currently registered with the NMC
- have a first degree or equivalent
- you MUST have access to appropriate practice opportunities and a mentor who has the theoretical and clinical skills to meet the requirements of the module.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of common disorders of human function.
- Correlate selected physical findings and clinical manifestations of disease with underlying pathophysiology with reflection on the condition and anticipated outcomes.
- Formulate clinical diagnosis through the autonomous application and integration of clinical information based on scientific rationale and evidence base.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills concerned with collaborative relationships with colleagues to formulate solutions to problems promoting Health and Well-being and verbal and written communication with patients on all matters concerning health history, physical assessment, justifying diagnosis and personal health plan.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
All Health ProfessionalsAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 40
When can you start?
September
