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History Taking and Physical Assessment

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    6 months full-time

Course Description

This stand alone course is designed to respond to a demand from NHS and Health Education England for healthcare professionals to critically apply knowledge in differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning and advanced decision making when developing care and management plans.

On this course you’ll learn to perform physical examinations of the body systems (cardiac, respiratory, abdominal, neurological, and musculoskeletal) in individuals with complex health care needs to support high quality and person-centred care for individuals across the age range using a range of evidence-based tools, engaging in effective multidisciplinary teamworking while recognising professional accountability.

Immersive simulation with standardised patients and high-fidelity mannequins have been imbedded into the curriculum to facilitate your learning and help you refine your skills.

Entry Requirements

Subjects required:

  • Nursing or paramedic science.
  • Registered Nurse (level 1) and have minimum of 1 year experience post registration (or part time equivalent) prior to course entry with no restrictions to practice.
  • Appropriate enhanced DBS Disclosure in place with nothing to declare.
  • Acknowledgment of the programme rules whilst undertaking training (stated in the application form).

Fees

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Programme Funding

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Student Destinations

You’ll develop skills needed to foster therapeutic relationships with service users through effective communication and history taking skills, enabling patients to know their concerns have been listened with respect and compassion, facilitating an environment for health-related behaviour change when clinically appropriate.

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