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Overview
The skills, knowledge and experience that you gain on this History Taking and Physical Assessment of Adults course at the University of Bedfordshire will equip you to understand the concepts of ethics of care, legal aspects of professional code of conduct, advocacy, accountability, confidentiality.
The practical learning enables you to develop a range of assessment methods and diagnostic tools to aid clinical decision making.
You will develop the ability to conduct a thorough patient assessment. This is a fundamental skill in clinical practice. This course enables you not only to develop core assessment skills but also to understand the evidence base for these, assisting you in developing your advanced role.
Careers
You will have the opportunity to network and to share examples of good practice with other professionals. Gaining this qualification means that you are seen as taking a lead in developing a learning culture within your area of practice, ensuring evidence based, safe and effective practice amongst students and the wider team.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- This unit aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake a clear and concise physical and psychosocial history appropriate to your area of practice.
- You will be shown how to use a range of structured and semi structured tools to assess the client’s physical, mental and social health status and make an appropriate referral.
- You will be encouraged to foster inter-professional working practices and to communicate effectively with colleagues and the patient to prevent repetition of data and to facilitate the creation of a single assessment process.
- This unit aims to help you to develop the ability to engage patients and carers in the assessment process, empowering them to make key decisions, at the point of assessment.
- As practitioners you will be expected to appreciate the implications of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 for the assessment process.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Luton, United Kingdom
- Luton, 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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Registration with either The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents834 GBP / full≈ 834 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents834 GBP / full≈ 834 GBP / full
Living costs
Luton
United Kingdom
750 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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