Module - Clinical Reasoning and Assessment Skills in Healthcare (CRASH) (Level 7)
As a core module across a range of programmes the activities and feedback that you will receive throughout the evidence based practice module are designed to enhance both your clinical and academic skills.
The module adopts a problem based learning approach and explores applied physical assessment techniques and subsequent clinical skills required for effective treatment, critical thinking skills. Teaching staff will determine the topics which may change over the duration of the module due to the dynamic nature of ambulance practice.
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By the end of this module you will:
- Demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis of applied physical assessment techniques.
- Critically analyse and differentiate normal and abnormal physical assessment variants, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the clinical significance.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of clinical reasoning and the related anatomy and physiology supporting recognition of common injury or medical conditions when in the community.
- Formulate and critically analyse treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.
How you will learn
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How you will be assessed
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment provides an opportunity for you to receive feedback on work as part of your learning for the module. Formative work does not have marks awarded that contribute to the final module mark.
Problem Based Learning Scenarios
Summative Assessment:
The summative assessment provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for the module.
For distance learners the Summative Assessment may be facilitated online.
Practical skills assessment
Length/size of the assessment ILOs assessed % Weighting Is anonymous marking possible? Core element?
1 hour 1-5 Pass/Fail No Yes
Report
By default, your final module grade will be an aggregated mark. However, if this box is marked ‘yes,’ then you must also successfully pass this element of assessment in order to pass the module, regardless of the overall aggregated mark. If core element(s) of assessment are failed, the module will not be eligible for compensation. Further information on module compensation is available in the Academic Regulations.
To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.
When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.
20 Credit Health Module Pricing
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