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Overview
The Clinical Assessment Skills for Enhanced Practice programme at the University of Worcester is designed for registered healthcare professionals from a variety of specialities. You will learn how to apply focused clinical examination skills when assessing patients across the lifespan, from birth to end-of-life care, including within mental health settings.
Why study the Clinical Assessment Skills for Enhanced Practice programme at the University of Worcester?
The programme combines lectures, group activities, problem-based learning, independent study and practical face-to-face clinical examination sessions. You will develop the ability to document patient histories and examination findings, formulate differential diagnoses and create evidence-based management plans.
By completing the Clinical Assessment Skills for Enhanced Practice programme at the University of Worcester, you can strengthen your clinical decision-making and professional capabilities. The programme can also support progression to further clinical development opportunities, including non-medical prescribing study.
Programme Structure
Content will include:
- Consultation models, history taking, effective communication skills, developing therapeutic relationships, risk assessments.
- Focused clinical examination of body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous and musculoskeletal systems, abdominal assessment.
- Mental health considerations in clinical assessment, and considerations when encountering the paediatric patient.
- Documentation of history and examination, formulating differential diagnoses and evidenced-based management plans.
- Legal, professional and ethical considerations for enhanced clinical practice.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Worcester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology View 16 other Short Courses in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
Registered Healthcare Professional.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Worcester
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 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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