Clinical Assessment and Examination for Advancing Practice
This course will prepare you to independently undertake a clinical history and examination and critically explore the impact of pathophysiological processes and their impact on patient care to aid clinical decision making.
This module is part of the MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice programme, but can also be undertaken as a stand-alone module.
- Clinical history taking and clinical assessment across the lifespan
- Clinical examination skills of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and neurological systems
- How to construct a differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and documentation of findings
- Autonomous practice and scope of practice
Learning Methods
The January and September cohorts are delivered online with 5 single online study days and online learning (including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums). In addition, you will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
The additional January cohort will be delivered using a blend of face to face (5 single study days) on campus teaching and online learning (including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums). In addition, you will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
Assessment
Online January and September cohorts – the course is assessed via a virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examination (vOSCE).
On campus January cohort – the course is assessed via a face to face on campus Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
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This module is suitable for registered nurses, midwives and health and social care professionals.
Normally, you are expected to be able to demonstrate degree level study; however, if this is not the case, you are encouraged to make contact and discuss your circumstances.
In addition to course entry requirements, you must identify a clinical mentor within your workplace to facilitate supervised practice of clinical skills.
For Academic Year 2025/2026
SCQF Level 11
- UK Students: £850
- International Students: £1,520
For Academic Year 2024/2025
SCQF Level 11
- UK Students: £770
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
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