UWE – Physical Assessment & Clinical Reasoning of the Presenting Child (PACR Child) 2025/26 – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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 in-depth 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 in-depth 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