Diagnosis and Decision Making in Primary Care

Extensive clinical experience and evidence of undertaking the following:

• A module in Advanced Clinical Assessment and Examination Skill

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL: Listening 23, Reading 23, Speaking 23, Writing 23).

Find out more about fees and funding.

A flexible payment scheme is operated by the University for students who are self-funding.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Synthesise clinical data and patient information to determine early recognition of acute conditions and undertake autonomous clinical decisions to optimise patient outcomes.
• Undertake a systematic approach to chronic disease management including exacerbation and complicating factors.
• Initiate and follow through the management plan for an ‘acutely’ ill patient to either reassess, escalate, transfer or discharge.
• Interpret and synthesise relevant clinical diagnostics to formulate an appropriate management plan.
• Authorise and conduct appropriate interventions including safe and effective prescribing recognising local and National policies and guidelines.
• Exercise autonomy in complex decision making and recognise the degree of urgency and prioritisation of care management utilising current evidence base.
• Critically review the impact of interventions and modify management plans accordingly.

The module will be delivered using a range of approaches including face-to-face and online activities which may include:

• live lectures, webinars and workshops
• pre-recorded lectures and videos
• other activities such as reading, quizzes, and discussion boards

Microsoft Teams and other tools will be used in the teaching of the module.

Assessment will be a combination of achievement of clinical competencies supported by a range of evidence required to underpin valid and reliable assessment of practice, and Objective Clinical Structured Examinations (OSCEs).

Julia Scott

All modules can be linked to specific professional capability/competency frameworks within your practice area. You are encouraged to view your participation within the Masters of Advanced Practice programme as a means of supporting your professional development plans (PDP) and career progression.

This module may be completed as a single credit-based module. Alternatively, you can use it as credit towards the MSc Advanced Practice.

Career opportunities

Completion of the Advanced Practice course provides an opportunity to develop transferable skills. This will optimise the ability of each student to impact on the experience of individuals, families and service providers within a range of clinical, social and pastoral settings within the UK and internationally.

All modules are related to NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF), enabling you to clearly identify the core and specific dimensions within the KSF which can be achieved when you successfully complete your module/programme.