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2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5235M Clinical Examination

30 creditsClass Size: 65

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Ian Goulden
Email: i.goulden@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

- Applicants will normally possess a good honours degree (2.1 and above) in health science from a recognised higher education institution or certified evidence of an ability to study at level 5 (Master's).
- Current registration with a United Kingdom healthcare professional governing body (eg NMC).
- Applicants should have written endorsement from their employing organisation that they are supported to undertake the programme of study.

Module replaces

DONE 5004 Advancing Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

- synthesis health related information in order to construct a health history;
- reflect upon and critically analyse personal communication skills when undertaking clinical examination;
- undertake a comprehensive and systematic approach to clinical examination of the patient;
- demonstrate competence and safety of practice;
- demonstrate effective communication of clinical examination findings.

Learning outcomes
On completion the student should know:
- models of consultation
- knowledge for effective communication with patients
- clinical signs and symptoms
- documentation requirements.

Skills outcomes
- Consultation and Effective communication
- Patient Observation skills
- Auscultation skills
- Palpation skills
- Percussion skills
- Documentation skills
- Use of investigative equipment e.g. ophthalmoscopes, auriscopes, stethoscopes, tuning forks.


Syllabus

- Models of patient consultation: Calgary-Cambridge Model
- Patient communication
- Health history
- Clinical examination skills of the: respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, mental health, eye, ear, nose, throat, and dermatological systems
- Documentation and communication.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Practical102.0020.00
Private study hours270.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)300.00

Private study

Private study and independent learning will entail preparing for sessions and individual practice of skills.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Student progress will be monitored in class practical sessions through close supervision by module team members.
- Examination practice sessions built into the teaching schedule will also enable monitoring of student progress.
- Students will undertake 4 practice health histories during the module in order to demonstrate development and written communication.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment1 hr 40.00
Online Time-Limited assessment1 hr 30 mins60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

There will be no compensation between the elements

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/06/2021 16:22:17

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