Module Respiratory Health Assessment (level 7)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-19 | - |
2024-01-01 | 2023-10-15 |
2024-05-02 | 2024-01-31 |
Program Overview
The module will advance the ability of health care providers to recognise, assess and manage the health care needs of adults and children presenting with complex respiratory conditions.
You will need to complete an induction prior to commencement of your first module. We have a comprehensive online induction package to welcome you to both the University and your programme of study.
Resources and facilities
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Course Details
Program Outline
Course outline
Course summary
Physical examination techniques of the respiratory, cardiac and ENT systems; history taking; spirometry; blood gas analysis; acute and chronic disease presentations to include mesothelioma, pulmonary emboli, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, asbestosis, asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, fibrosing alveolitis, respiratory failure; management of respiratory conditions
Intended learning outcomes
Modules
Programme Specification
Programme specification (PDF)
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the
programme specification
.Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
To be eligible to study this module, you must be a registered nurse or allied health professional. You must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.
When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.