Overview
This Assessment of Minor Injuries and Illness for Advanced Practice course offered by City St George's, University of London is designed to develop clinical capabilities, professional knowledge, and critical understanding related to the evaluation of minor injuries and illnesses at an advanced level within a participant’s own area of practice. Learners strengthen abilities in patient consultations, history taking, and physical examinations involving individuals presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. The module also focuses on recognising distinctions between expected and unexpected clinical findings, supporting progression toward advanced clinical practice.
Key Facts
The module is suitable for nurses and healthcare professionals working in acute and unscheduled care environments, including emergency departments, walk-in clinics, urgent care centres, primary care services, community settings, and first-contact services. Participants may include paramedics, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, occupational health practitioners, and professionals working within the criminal justice system. The curriculum concentrates exclusively on evaluation processes and does not include treatment or management components.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Physical Assessment Techniques
- Assessment of Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Ophthalmology Assessment
- ENT Assessment
- Abdominal Assessment
- Respiratory Assessment
- Wound Assessment
- Soft Tissue Assessment
- Dermatology Assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Participants should be working in a healthcare setting where you see patients presenting with minor injury and/or illness. Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support should be in place to enable you to achieve successful completion of the module.
Work experience
- Participants should be registered health professionals with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1517 GBP / full≈ 1517 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1275 GBP / full≈ 1275 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.