Diagnostic Reasoning for Practice

Course Content

• Course Details

  This module you will support you to develop your clinical knowledge specifically focussed upon the requesting and interpretation of common clinical investigations. Through an active-blended learning approach utilising lectures, clinical laboratory time, online learning and scenario based interactive group work, you will develop the expert knowledge required for the interpretation of common Radiological imaging, common Biochemical and Haematological blood test, Advanced Electrocardiography, Microbiology and immunology, to enable you to apply investigative findings to help formulate a definitive diagnosis.

  This module runs over one semester with 5 taught days, with one online activity learning day and one assessment day.

  There are two components of assessment both weighted at 50%. The first is a case study of 2,000 words in which the student will focus upon a clinical scenario from their practice and critically analyse a chosen investigation, and how this has influenced their plan of care. The second is a case study presentation.

  Module Information

  Using a theory-based approach, students will critically appraise current knowledge and evidence related to diagnostic tools used within practice. This will enable the student to provide a theoretical base from which to make efficient and effective decisions in relation to service user’s healthcare needs, and their management. This module follows on from Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (NURM080).

  Diagnostic Reasoning for Practice can be taken as a stand-alone module or part of MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Advanced Practice, Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice/MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Top Up) and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship.

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• Entry Requirements

  All applicants must:

  • be currently registered with a professional body (NMC/HCPC/GPC); and
  • been registered for a minimum of 3 years.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Module costs: £920 per 20 credit module

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Module costs: £890 per 20 credit module

  Please contact Karen Edwards for further information about fees for this module.

  For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

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