Overview
The Advanced Clinical Examination Skills for Community Practitioners course from The University of Lancashire combines contemporary evidence with hands-on skills development, helping you strengthen your clinical reasoning and enhance your ability to manage complex presentations and long-term conditions.
Aligned to current professional standards for community specialist practice, this module supports your ongoing professional development and prepares you to take on enhanced clinical responsibilities within community and hospital-based roles.
Key facts
- Teaching is supported by a range of learning technologies and practical resources, including immersive learning activities and digital anatomy tools. Group discussions and tutorials provide opportunities to share experiences, learn from peers and receive personalised support throughout the module.
- As a practising healthcare professional, you'll be encouraged to apply your learning directly within your workplace, enabling you to develop your expertise, reflect on practice and enhance the care you deliver within your clinical setting.
Programme Structure
Key Areas of Study:- Aetiology, presentation and red flags of pathologies across body systems
- Differential diagnosis and development of working diagnoses
- Clinical investigations and comprehensive patient management planning
- Advanced consultation and communication skills
- Clinical decision-making theory and diagnostic reasoning
- Evidence-based practice and care pathways
- Holistic assessment and management of co-morbidities
- Collaborative working and multidisciplinary care
- Risk management, safety netting and patient safety
- Health education, self-care and continuity of care
- Physical assessment and examination skills
- Reflective practice and application of learning to clinical scenarios
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nursing View 58 other Short Courses in Nursing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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
- You must be a registered healthcare professional with a minimum of 12 months experience.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1000 GBP / full≈ 1000 GBP / full
Living costs
Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.