The aims of this module are to enable students to develop clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance of a prescribed area of clinical practice and evaluate the effectiveness of diagnostic indicators and diagnostic interpretation.  Students will be supported in their workplace by the workplace supervisor to meet the learning outcomes of the module.

The content of the learning and teaching normally includes: 

− Validity & reliability of diagnostic tests
− Shared decision making
− Development of advanced clinical skills
− Promoting learning in clinical practice

Knowledge and Understanding
Successful students will typically:

•Independently explore and critically evaluate the knowledge base pertaining to the scope of clinical skills which supports the development of advanced clinical practice.
•Understand the importance of validity and reliability of diagnostic tests.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically:
•Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning based on judgements made from analysing and evaluating pathophysiology and relevant patient information in informing diagnostic interpretation.
•Provide evidence of their skills in advanced practice, and person-centred care, and reflect on development and application of skills within their chosen area of practice.
•Effectively promote learning within the practice environment through the presentation of clinical information.

Assessment:

Coursework 1: Pass / fail - Portfolio of evidence  

​To pass this element students must submit a portfolio which includes;  

• ​Evidence of a minimum of 48 hours of workplace learning 
• ​Three completed consultation sheets, signed by workplace supervisor 
• ​Three DOP (Directly Observed Practice) forms, signed as competent by workplace supervisor 
• ​Three reflective logs (minimum 200 words each) 
• ​Three evaluation forms completed by the multi-professional team attending the student’s tutorial on the selected diagnostic tool 

​Coursework 2: 100%

​Poster presentation and viva analysing and critiquing the validity and reliability of a diagnostic tool  

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice