Principles of Physical Assessment Individual Modules
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Gain the physical examination skills you need to enhance patient care and optimise service provisions in your role as a nurse or health professional. During this module you will compare normal and abnormal findings from physical examination of a broad range of areas, including skin, nails, head, hair, eyes, ears, nose, throat and neck, while also exploring the physical assessments involved in the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardio, peripheral vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems. With the experts at Staffordshire University, you will also explore mental health assessments and get to get to grips with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to take a comprehensive history and physical examination of the adult patient.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Principles of Physical Assessment The module is delivered as a day in university, per week, for the first 11 weeks. You then have a period of 12 weeks to consolidate your theoretical learning in clinical practice.
Key highlights
- Develops physical examination skills to enhance patient care in practice
- Compares normal and abnormal findings across skin, head, eyes and neck
- Covers musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal and neurological assessment
- Includes mental health assessment alongside physical examination
- Teaches comprehensive history taking and examination of adult patients
- Twelve weeks consolidating theoretical learning in clinical practice
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Paramedic Practitioner
- Physician Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,045 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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