The module will enable participants to consolidate their advanced assessment knowledge and skills to manage patients with common comorbid conditions in their care at an advanced level of practice and be able to apply the relevant NICE guidelines and assessment tools.

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology in commonly seen conditions with clear decision-making and a sound rationale for assessment findings and treatment.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and systematic understanding of the various common pathophysiological conditions from cellular to system level.
• Synthesize information in a manner that is logical and evidenced-based and provides an application of this knowledge as applied to patient care.
• Undertake a critical analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory areas of knowledge with comorbidities including end-of-life issues and withdrawal of treatment where appropriate.
• Integrate discipline-specific knowledge and relevant NICE guidelines with knowledge primarily derived from other clinical specialties.
• Demonstrate an advanced level of conceptual understanding that will allow you to critically evaluate and reflect on your clinical practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate patients' clinical signs and symptoms to the relevant underlying pathophysiology.

This module is designed for qualified healthcare professionals.

Assessment

Oral case presentation and 2,000 word written case study

Teaching schedule

Term 2 - 22/01/2025, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 26/03, 27/03

Term 3 - 30/04/2025, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 04/06, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06, 02/07, 03/07