2023/24 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 2023/24
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 ReasoningThis 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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 270.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
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
- Students will practice clinical examinations every week under the supervision of the module team.- Student progress will be monitored in class practical sessions through close supervision by module team members. Students will be encouraged to adopt a commentary style to their examination as they practice under supervision.
- Spot tests using images, sounds, demonstrations etc will be included every week to ensure that students develop the skills required to underpin the oral examination.
- Students will undertake a formal OSCE and oral exam mock.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Oral Presentation | 20 minutes | 40.00 |
Oral Presentation | FORMATIVE: 20 mins | 0.00 |
Practical | FORMATIVE: Formative OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) 40 minutes | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Will be seen as 1 x 60-minute examination. The OSCE will precede the oral exam. No compensation between elements. Both must be passed. Assessment will be audio / video recorded for quality assurance / moderation.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Exam) | 0 hr 40 mins | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Will be seen as 1 x 60-minute examination. The OSCE will precede the oral exam. No compensation between elements. Both must be passed. Assessment will be audio / video recorded for quality assurance / moderation.
Reading list
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