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Overview
Key facts
This short course aims to develop the student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the physical health assessment of patients specific to the student’s specialist area of clinical practice. At the end of the course the student will have advanced their practice in performing a problem-focused, age appropriate health assessment. The course will combine lectures, workshops, seminars, and e-learning and Kura cloud) based on clinical practice that is designed in a way to enhance application of learning to the clinical environment.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Demonstrate an ability to identify, evaluate and utilise research evidence to inform health assessment
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the common disorders or diseases associated in your specialist area of practice
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate judgement and clinical decision making incorporating the appropriate assessment skills, interpretation of correctly ordered diagnostic tests and investigations
- Demonstrate awareness of professional, legal and ethical issues including consent in complex cases
- Critically appraise issues around public health, epidemiology, health promotion and health policy (presentation)
- Be clear, concise and be presented in its entirety in 15 minutes using Power Point or similar software
- Encourage 5 minutes of discussion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Professional qualification in healthcare; must take Advanced Physical Health Assessment first.
Tuition Fee
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International
1130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1130 GBP for the full programme during 8 days. -
National
1130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1130 GBP for the full programme during 8 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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