Managing Minor Injuries (Can only be studied after completing 7HSK2087 or equivalent)
Key information
Course Leader: Lucy Whelan
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: Taught
Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 45, Independent Hours - 50
School: Health & Social Work
Available places: 25
Dates
- 05/02/2025
Fees and Funding
£865.00
The price quoted above is per 15 credits in this academic year 2024/25. This price relates to self-funding students assessed as UK students for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas, or for returning students that are on a course leading to an award. Click here for Fees and Funding information or email us.
Entry Requirements
Students must have studied the pre-requisite module '7HSK2087- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Indicators' or an equivalent course or module that meets the learning outcomes of this module prior to applying for Managing Minor Injuries; this may be studied concurrently.
If you think you have studied an equivalent module to the pre-requisite at a different university, you must provide and upload the module transcript and a copy of the module handbook as part of your application so the admission tutor can assess the equivalence.
In order to study at Level 7 applicants will normally need a degree in a health-related discipline. Applicants with evidence of professional development or academic proficiency equivalent to level 6 (degree level) study will be considered but will first need to meet with the admissions tutor, Aileen Wilson, to discuss their application. Applicants with no previous level 6 study, or equivalent, will be required to complete a level 6 bridging module.
If you have non-UK academic qualifications you will need to supply evidence of comparability. The organisation ECCTIS will supply this for a reasonable fee https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.
You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice and have current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc).
Course Overview
This module is designed for experienced health professionals to develop skills for autonomous/advanced practice.
It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to assess, examine, diagnose, and treat a range of minor injury presentations.
The module will support students to learn the practical skills required in this setting such as; x ray interpretation, wound closure (including suturing), immobilising and minor procedures.
Learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes
• Critically evaluate the complexities of knowledge and evidence base relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor injuries.
• Systematically appraise complex evidence and apply to a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor injury.
• Analyse and synthesise evidence and evaluate the strategic context of minor injury services and the role of autonomous practitioner.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
• Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.
• Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings.
• Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and evaluate referral options available and refer appropriately.
• Instigate and implement accurate, comprehensive documentation and communication skills to ensure relevant information is transmitted accurately and effectively with the multi-professional team, patients, and their families.
• Apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with a minor injury.
Assessment
Essay demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice in the management of minor injury presentations.
Coursework (Pass/Fail) - Practice Assessment of clinical competencies.