Update 17.10.23
The deadline for applications has now passed. Please do not apply for funding via the UWE website, as your funding application will be rejected. Occasionally spaces open up closer to the date, if this happens we will offer these places on a first come first come basis via SWAST CPD and CPD mailing lists. Or contact us to enquire.
*This module is open to staff from across SWAST, however please be mindful that delivery of this module may be face-to-face, so some travel may be required. Please contact UWE directly if you have any queries about this.*
Prior to applying or expressing an interest in a module place please ensure you have checked that you meet the entry requirements and that you have checked the application deadline.
On successful completion of this 20 credit Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning of the Presenting Child module, you will be able to:
At level 6 (UZUSWE-20-3)
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the evidence base underpinning physical assessment and clinical reasoning.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of physical assessment and their clinical significance in children and young people.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts related to anatomy, physiology and clinical reasoning that supports recognition of common illnesses in children and young people.
- Safely and effectively conduct a clinical examination within the practitioners chosen field, according to universally accepted standards, and demonstrate accurate documentation.
- Use clinical reasoning to enhance analysis of diagnostic findings in children and young people while working in partnership with child and family.
- Identify and evaluate outcomes from a physical and developmental assessment in children and young people.
- Exercise clinical judgement and formulate an action plan based on the findings of the clinical examination.
- Apply the process of physical assessment and clinical reasoning to the students own clinical practice.
At level 7 (UZUSWD-20-M)
- Demonstrate an indepth underpinning knowledge and skill in advanced clinical examination of children.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal variants of the physical assessment and their clinical significance in children and young people.
- Develop an indepth knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology that underpins clinical examination in children and young people.
- Safely and effectively conduct an advanced clinical examination within the practitioners chosen field, according to universally accepted standards and demonstrate accurate documentation.
- Critically analyse and interpret findings of an advanced clinical examination in children and young people.
- Use clinical reasoning to enhance critical analysis of diagnostic findings in children and young people.
- Exercise clinical judgement and formulate an action plan based on the findings of the examination while working in partnership with child and family.
- Critically reflect on their practice with supporting research and demonstrate the ability to change their practice accordingly.
Entry requirements
You must be a Registered Practitioner in a position of Advanced Practice or aspiring to such a position with clinical responsibility for children or working within children and young peoples field of practice.
Careers / Further study
The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:
- BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Award
The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Awards
Structure
Content
The course syllabus typically includes:
Skills
- Systematic history taking including developmental assessment
- Use of assessment tools for recognising normal and abnormal findings in children and young people
- Introduction to use of frameworks for clinical reasoning
- Introduction to differential diagnosis and patient risk assessment
- Introduction to investigations and relevance to practice
Scientific Knowledge
- Foundations of relevant anatomy and pathophysiology
- Introduction to clinical findings related to head to toe physical assessment with application to related disease processes.
- Respiratory examination in children
- Cardiovascular examination in children
- Abdominal examination in children
- Neurological examination in children
- Musculoskeletal examination in children (Paediatric Gait Arms Legs Spine pGALS)
- Examination of the newborn.
- Head, Neck, Skin, Ears, Eyes, Nose and throat examination
- Rationale for diagnostic investigations and relevance to practice
- Adolescent consultation skills
Context of physical assessment and clinical reasoning
- Legal/ethical principles in children’s and young peoples practice (inc. consent, confidentiality and partnership working)
- Clinical governance and safeguarding in children’s practice
- Evidence based practice
- National and local initiatives for changing roles in Children’s advanced practice
- Health Promotion
- Red Flags and safety netting in Children’s practice
- Communicating and building rapports with child young person and their family
Learning and Teaching
A variety of approaches will be used which may include:
- E-learning including Blackboard,
- Lectures,
- Practical sessions,
- Seminars,
- Master-classes,
- Analysis of case studies.
Formative OSCEs undertaken throughout the module will contribute to use as part of your learning strategy for physical assessment.
Study time
48 contact hours. These will take the form of lectures, group activities, case study presentations and practical practice sessions.
Assessment
At level 6 (undergraduate level):
- Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- A 2,000 word critical analysis and evaluation of an eclectic log of clinical examinations undertaken by you in practice.
At level 7 (Masters level):
- Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- A 2,000 word diary report based on critical analysis and evaluation of two clinical examinations undertaken by you in practice.
Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.
- UZUSWE-20-3
- UZUSWD-20-M
COHORT 1:
09:00 16:00 13/09/23 Online
09:00 17:00 20/09/23 Campus
09:00 17:00 27/09/23 Campus
09:00 17:00 04/10/23 Campus
09:00 17:00 11/10/23 Campus
09:00 17:00 18/10/23 Campus
09:00 17:00 08/11/23 Campus
COHORT 2:
09:00 16:00 03/01/24 Online
09:00 17:00 10/01/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 17/01/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 24/01/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 31/01/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 07/02/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 28/02/24 Campus
COHORT 3:
09:00 16:00 17/04/24 Online
09:00 17:00 24/04/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 01/05/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 08/05/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 15/05/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 22/05/24 Campus
09:00 17:00 12/06/24 Campus
**Dates, format & timings correct at time of publishing (June 2023). Cohort capacity is managed by UWE, so it is not possible to guarantee run until successfully enrolled. Most up to date information on dates can either be found here or will be available the UWE Dashboard (if you are a successfully enrolled applicant).**
Please fill in the funding application form below and click submit.
Deadline for applications: Monday 10th July 2023 at 9am.
You will be contacted up to 2 weeks after this to let you know if you have been successful as the CPD scoring process
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