This module is designed for already experienced health professionals to prepare them for autonomous/advanced practice. It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to treat, advise and discharge/refer patients presenting with a minor injury based on a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Trainees/learners are encouraged to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of clinical practice dedicated to taking of patient histories and appropriate physical examination.

This module requires the student/learner to successfully complete identified practice-based competencies. It will be the learner’s responsibility to ensure that they are working in an appropriate role or have access to an appropriate area of clinical practice to enable completion of the competencies.

This course includes practical skills needed to work autonomously as an ENP.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

On successful completion of this programme a student will:

KU1

Critically evaluate the complexities of knowledge and evidence base relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor injuries.

KU2

Systematically appraise complex evidence and apply to a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor injury.

KU3

Analyse and synthesise evidence and evaluate the strategic context of minor injury services and the role of autonomous practitioner.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

On successful completion of this programme a student will:

IPT1

Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.

IPT2

Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations.

IPT3

Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and evaluate referral options available and refer appropriately.

IPT4

Instigate and implement accurate, comprehensive documentation and communication skills to ensure relevant information is transmitted accurately and effectively with the multi-professional team, patients, and their families.

IPT5

Apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with a minor injury.

Delivery activities: Scheduled/Supervised Teaching:

• Scheduled campus-based activities in general teaching spaces (e.g. lectures, seminars, tutorials)
• Scheduled campus-based activities in specialist teaching spaces (e.g. practical classes, workshops, demonstrations) (18 hours)
• Scheduled external learning activities - fieldwork, external visits, work-based learning
• Scheduled hybrid activities (i.e. offered both on-campus and online, student choice) (10 hours)
• Scheduled online activities (General Teaching/Specialist Teaching) (12 hours )
• Supervised campus-based activities in specialist teaching spaces (e.g. studio activities)

Number of Learner Hours: 

1.    Scheduled - 40

2.    Independent - 50

3.    Placement/work-based learning - 60

Assessment:

Portfolio of evidence – Pass / Fail

Written essay

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HHCONMSC: MSc Contemporary Nursing

HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice