Module Descriptors
THE PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MINOR INJURIES
NURS60238
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 87
Independent Study Hours: 63
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- VIVA weighted at 100%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Viva voce (100% of marks) of 25 minutes based on an unseen case scenario in relation to hypothetical patient with a minor injury.
(addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3)
Proficiency document (Pass/Fail) Clinical portfolio of learning which will demonstrate competency at the level of internalisation (Steinaker and Bell Experiential Taxonomy) in all relevant areas: this will require a signature against all clinical learning hours. (15 hours supervised clinical practice) (addressing LO's 2 and 3)
Both elements of assessment must be passed for successful completion
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Case Study Presentations, groupwork, tutorials
(addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3)
Proficiency document (Pass/Fail) Clinical portfolio of learning which will demonstrate competency at the level of internalisation (Steinaker and Bell Experiential Taxonomy) in all relevant areas: this will require a signature against all clinical learning hours. (15 hours supervised clinical practice) (addressing LO's 2 and 3)
Both elements of assessment must be passed for successful completion
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Case Study Presentations, groupwork, tutorials
Module Texts
Bates L S (2009) Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 10th Edition. Philadelphia. Lippincott J. B
Dimond B (2008) Legal Aspects of Nursing. 5th Edition. USA. Pearson Education
Purcell D (2003) Minor Injuries. A Clinical Guide for Nurses. London. Churchill Livingstone
Walsh M (2006) Nurse Practitioners. Clinical Skills and Professional Issues. Oxford. Butterworth and Heinmann
Dimond B (2008) Legal Aspects of Nursing. 5th Edition. USA. Pearson Education
Purcell D (2003) Minor Injuries. A Clinical Guide for Nurses. London. Churchill Livingstone
Walsh M (2006) Nurse Practitioners. Clinical Skills and Professional Issues. Oxford. Butterworth and Heinmann
Module Special Admissions Requirements
A qualified healthcare professional working in an urgent care setting.
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer with will include details of an agreed preceptor
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer with will include details of an agreed preceptor
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Clinical practice mentor
blackboard
IT resources
Clinical practice mentor
blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (87)
54 hours Classroom lectures/discussion
12 hours Case scenario analysis
6 hours Tutorials
15 hours Clinical practice sessions
Independent Study Hours: (63)
33 hours Assessment preparation
30 hours Reading and study
54 hours Classroom lectures/discussion
12 hours Case scenario analysis
6 hours Tutorials
15 hours Clinical practice sessions
Independent Study Hours: (63)
33 hours Assessment preparation
30 hours Reading and study
Module Indicative Content
Principles of clinical assessment, underlying physiology, examination and management of children & adults with upper and lower limb injuries, wounds, ENT complaints/injuries, eye injuries, dental emergencies, head and neck injuries, back injuries; history taking & consultation skills; clinical decision making; clinical guidelines and protocols; professional accountability, autonomy and competence; documentation; patient group directions; principles of radiographic interpretation for children and adults: child development; legal & ethical issues pertaining to children including consent & confidentiality