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PG Credits Short Course in History Taking and Physical Assessment of Adults

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 semester

Masters Degree Description

This course will help you, as a healthcare practitioner with full (not associate) professional registration involved in practice to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to undertake a clear and concise physical assessment of the adult patient appropriate to your area of practice.
You will be shown how to use a range of structured and semi structured tools to assess the client’s physical, mental and social health status and to develop an appropriate care plan including appropriate referrals.

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Student Destinations

The skills, knowledge and experience that you gain on this course will equip you to understand the concepts of ethics of care, legal aspects of professional code of conduct, advocacy, accountability, confidentiality.

The practical learning enables you to develop a range of assessment methods and diagnostic tools to aid clinical decision making.

You will develop the ability to conduct a thorough patient assessment. This is a fundamental skill in clinical practice. This course enables you not only to develop core assessment skills but also to understand the evidence base for these, assisting you in developing your advanced role.

You will have the opportunity to network and to share examples of good practice with other professionals. Gaining this qualification means that you are seen as taking a lead in developing a learning culture within your area of practice, ensuring evidence based, safe and effective practice amongst students and the wider team.

Module Details

History Taking & Physical Assessment Of Adults

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