Module Descriptors
THE PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MINOR INJURIES
NURS60415
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Emily Browne
Email: Emily.Browne@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
Texts
BICKLEY, L. (2012) Bates Guide to Physical Assessment and History Taking. 11th Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
DIMOND, B. (2011) Legal Aspects of Nursing. 6th Ed. USA: Pearson Education
HARDY, M. and SNAITH, B. (2011) Musculoskeletal Trauma: A Guide To Assessment And Diagnosis. London: Churchill Livingston.
PURCELL, D. (2010) Minor Injuries: A Clinical Guide. 2nd Ed. London: Churchill Livingston
DIMOND, B. (2011) Legal Aspects of Nursing. 6th Ed. USA: Pearson Education
HARDY, M. and SNAITH, B. (2011) Musculoskeletal Trauma: A Guide To Assessment And Diagnosis. London: Churchill Livingston.
PURCELL, D. (2010) Minor Injuries: A Clinical Guide. 2nd Ed. London: Churchill Livingston
Special Admissions Requirements
A qualified healthcare professional working in an urgent care setting.
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed preceptor
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed preceptor
Resources
Library
IT resources
Clinical practice mentor
blackboard
IT resources
Clinical practice mentor
blackboard
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (87 hours)
54 hours Classroom lectures/discussion
12 hours Case scenario analysis
6 hours Tutorials
15 hours Clinical practice sessions
Guided Independent Study: (63 hours)
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
Guided Independent Study: (63 hours)
33 hours Assessment preparation
30 hours Reading and study
Indicative Content
Principles of clinical assessment, underlying physiology, examination and management of children and adults with upper and lower limb injuries, wounds, ENT complaints/injuries, eye injuries, dental emergencies, head and neck injuries, back injuries; history taking and 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 and adults including consent & confidentiality
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