Summative Assessment
3000 word assignment (100% weighting) (assessing LO's 2 and 4)

This will be based on a patient case study on a patient presenting with minor illness. Students will be expected to critically evaluate clinical decision making strategies
A 3,000 word reflective assignment based on a patient/client case study. Students will be expected to critically evaluate decision making models and demonstrate application of appropriate model taking into account their role and responsibility when practicing autonomously

Clinical practice competency document (0% weighting) (Pass/Fail) (assessing LO’s 1 and 3)
This will demonstrate competency in all relevant areas. This will require signature against all clinical learning hours.

Both elements of assessment must be passed to successfully achieve the module



Formative Assessment
Case presentation, group tutorials, reflective writing, and group discussions.

This clinically focused module aims to provide Registered Health Professionals with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and understanding relating to triage and the management of patients with minor illness incorporating health promotion advice drawing on the principles of evidence based practice.

Professional Issues and legal framework for practice
Clinical decision making and diagnostic criteria
Applying the principles of health assessment and history taking
Assessment and management of a range of minor illness presented in primary care settings
Treatment strategies and care pathways
Evidence based practice
Reflective practice
Risk management

Scheduled Learning & Teaching: (34 hours)
18 hours Lecturers
6 hours Group work
6 hours VLE
4 hours Group tutorial

Guided Independent Study (116 hours)
30 hours VLE
30 hours Clinical Practice
41 hours Reading and assessment preparation

15 hours Supervised Clinical Practice Assessment

Bickley, L.S. (2012) Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking. 11th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Dimond, B, C. (2015) Legal Aspects of Nursing. 7th Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.
Johnson, G., & Hill-Smith, I. (2012) The Minor Illness Manual. 4th Edition. London: Radcliffe Publishing.
Perry, M. (2014) Minor Illness and Beyond. A Handbook for Nurses in General Practice. London: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.

Clinical Mentor

Registered Healthcare Professional.
Students must obtain signed evidence of support from their employer which will include details of an agreed preceptor

1. Demonstrate a systematic clinical knowledge of appropriate assessment techniques in relation to patients with minor illness (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically evaluate clinical decision making theories to justify your decision making in relation to diagnosis of patients with minor illness (Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving)

3. Select appropriate evidence based strategies for the treatment and management of patients presenting with a range of minor illnesses and identify a range of solutions (Analysis, Application, Problem Solving)

4. Critically reflect on the impact of professional, ethical, legal and risk management strategies which influence role & responsibilities when assessing and managing minor illness (Reflection)