Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Individual Modules
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
This module will introduce students to the psychology of decision making, as applied to in clinical practice, with a view to enhancing their understanding of the decision processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and to propose ways of improving professional decision making and reducing diagnostic error. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Occurs once a year in term two, delivered on a Tuesday over an eight week period.
Key highlights
- Introduces the psychology of decision making applied to clinical practice
- Explores decision processes in patient diagnosis and treatment
- Proposes ways to improve professional clinical decision making
- Focuses on strategies for reducing diagnostic error
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
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PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £500
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Physiotherapist
- Paramedic
- Physician Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,045 per course
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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