A case presentation to the clinical preceptor of a chosen patient's comprehensive or focused health assessment Pass/Fail 0% (contributes to the achievement of LO's 2, 3 and 4)

A viva voce exam will be held for twenty minutes where you will present a portfolio of evidence relating to learning outcomes. This will include an action plan to identify your future development needs based on your reflective practice (assessing all LO's) Weighted at 80%

A multiple choice question paper testing knowledge of systems including anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology/assessment process (contributes to the achievement of LO's 1 and 2) weighted at 20%

All 3 components of assessment must be passed

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
skills lab practice, practice feedback, tutorials, scenario discussions, multi choice questions, role play

This module enables students to gain and expand knowledge and skill in the performance of physical assessment across the lifespan, clinical decision making and the development of practice skills. Physical assessment skills development is based upon a systems approach which compares normal and abnormal findings from physical examination of the following:
Skin, Nails, Hair, Head, eyes, ears nose, throat and neck
Musculoskeletal system
Respiratory system
Female and male health
Cardio and peripheral vascular system
Neurological system and movement
Gastro intestinal
Mental health assessment
History taking will be an integral part of the module

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
Five 6 hour Face to Face Study Days which will consist of:
12 hours Structured Lectures
15 hours Skills lab supervised practice
3 Hours Tutorial

Guided Independent Study Hours: (270 hours) which will consist of:
130 Independent researching material and reading
100 hours Assessment preparation
40 hours Learning with preceptor

Bickley, L.S.,(2012), Bate's Guide to Physical Assessment, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, ISBN 13:9781609137625

Cohen, B. J. (2013) The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12Ed. Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia.

Estes, M.E.Z.,(2013), Health Assessment and Physical Examination, Cengage Learning, ISBN 9781133610922

Nash, M. (2014) Physical Health and well-being in Mental Health Nursing. Clinical Skills for Practice. 2Ed. Open University press, London

Library
IT resources
Skills laboratory for taught sessions with appropriate clinical instruments to facilitate physical assessment
VHS recorder and Bates videos for visual guide to physical examination
Blackboard VLE
Clinical practice placement, practice based preceptor

To gain the Advanced University Diploma in Enhanced Physical Healthcare Skills for Mental Health Nurses you must successfully complete this module and the Assessment and management of the acutely ill adult module.

1. Critically analyse the factors that impact on the physical health of people with mental health problems. (Analysis)

2. Apply client sensitive physical assessment skills utilising knowledge and an understanding of applied pathophysiology (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

3. Summarise and disseminate the findings of physical assessment to the preceptor and other members of the health care team, demonstrating problem solving and decision making skills
(Communication, Problem Solving)

4. Demonstrate an understanding of limitations of knowledge and skills when undertaking physical assessments (Learning)

5. Identify through disscussion of your practice any elements of physical assessment requiring further development,including developing an action plan for own personal development (Reflection)