Awards
Target Award
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
Educational Aims of the Course
The aim of the module is to provide an educational package that meets the needs of nurses and other allied professionals who are required to act autonomously within a variety of ambulatory care settings. The module will provide an opportunity for professionals who are the first point of contact for children, young people and their families, to refine and enhance their skills in the clinical assessment of this group of service users. Students will have a sound clinical knowledge base and possess skills that will enable them to examine children, young people and their families safely on completion of the module.
Learning Outcomes
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
This module will centre on the major physiological systems, building on prior knowledge and expertise. This will go on to inform greater understanding of the causes and management of common childhood illnesses, and their diagnosis. There will be opportunity for facilitated practice of clinical examination skills within the classroom. There is an expectation that students will practice these skills outside the classroom in their own clinical setting to develop their skills further.
Teaching sessions will relate to specific body systems, and common illnesses related to those systems. These will include; respiratory, cardiac, ENT, genito-urinary / abdomen, dermatology, musculo-skeletal and neurology. Issues related to professional development will be discussed and all sessions will relate to the NMC code.
Interactive lectures and seminars are used to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of clinical practice. Other teaching & learning methods used, include lead lectures, practical demonstrations, group discussions, student history presentations and role-play. It is advisable that students have a good quality stethoscope for practical sessions. Other equipment is provided for classroom practice. All lectures and practical sessions will be held at the City Campus on Tithebarn Street.
For the purpose of simulated learning please wear appropriate clothing: preferably a buttoned shirt/blouse (girls may wish to wear a vest top underneath) and skirt or trousers. It is expected that you will actively participate in examination sessions within the classroom on yourself and your colleagues (in small groups) so that you can develop these skills in a safe environment.
The assessment takes an integrated approach to measuring knowledge and skill acquisition, related to the practice of physical examination skills, and management of common childhood illnesses.