Consultation and Physical Examination Skills in an Interventionist Role

This module examines key knowledge and skills underpinning patient consultation, assessment and physical examination of the regional anatomy of the human body. Allied issues such as requesting investigations, clinical decision-making, inter-professional team working and patient referral mechanisms and professional accountability are also addressed. The Module is suitable for Health care practitioners who will be professionally supported in an active interventionist role. It is relevant to Registered Paramedics, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working within a variety of primary and secondary care settings, ranging from GP practices and clinics, walk-in and primary care centers, unscheduled care or 'out of hours' services in the patient’s home to pre-assessment Clinics and acute care settings.

Entry Criteria

• Effective registration with an appropriate Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) in health care, such as NMC or HCPC
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
• Possess BSc (Hons) 2:2 degree award minimum
• IELTS 6.5 in all criteria

Non-Standard

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
• Possess a BSc or 60 credits equivalent at level 6 which must include a research module (or equivalent)
• Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the RPL mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria at the discretion of the Programme Leader

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process