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Overview
Assessment and Management of Minor Illness at the University of Northampton is a postgraduate CPD module for registered healthcare professionals. It develops the clinical knowledge and reasoning skills required to conduct holistic consultations, assess patients safely and make evidence-based decisions regarding treatment, referral and discharge.
Why study Assessment and Management of Minor Illness at the University of Northampton?
The module combines university teaching, case-based learning, practical simulation and supervised workplace experience. Participants develop advanced practice skills with support from practising clinicians and may transfer the credits towards the PgCert Urgent Care or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice.
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Anatomy and physiology relevant to minor illnesses
Consultation and patient history-taking skills
Physical examination across the lifespan
Clinical reasoning and evidence-based management
Patient safety, referral and professional responsibilities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Administration View 53 other Short Courses in Health Administration 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
- Applicants must hold an appropriate healthcare or bachelor’s degree with honours or have evidence of recent level 6 study.
- Be employed in or have access to a suitable UK healthcare setting to support work-based development and assessments of same-day ill-health presentations
- They must be a UK-registered healthcare professional with a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.
- Nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and pharmacists with current professional body registrations are encouraged to apply.
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-residents967 GBP / full≈ 967 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents967 GBP / full≈ 967 GBP / full
Additional Details
The University uses UKCISA guidance to assess applicants’ eligibility for home fee status.
Living costs
Northampton
United Kingdom
796 - 1510 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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