AdvDip(CPD) Clinical Examination Skills

Program Overview

The Advanced Diploma of CPD in Clinical Examination Skills from the University of Bolton equips health professionals with advanced clinical examination skills, enabling them to systematically assess patients, identify abnormalities, link them to disease processes, and determine the need for further investigation or referral. The program emphasizes practical training using patient simulators and peers, and includes modules on various systems and examinations. Upon completion, participants will receive an Advanced Diploma of CPD worth 20 credits at Level HE7.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Bolton's Advanced Diploma of CPD in Clinical Examination Skills is designed for health professionals who may be required to clinically examine adult patients and interpret clinical findings.

Objectives:

• Hone skills in examining adult patients in a systematic and organized manner.
• Accurately identify abnormalities and pathological changes.
• Link identified changes to specific disease processes.
• Determine the need for more detailed investigation or referral.
• Interpret clinical findings accurately.
• Create appropriate action plans for focused clinical examinations.

Outline:

Content:

• Covers systems and examinations including:
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• Abdominal
• Neurovascular
• Musculoskeletal
• Genitourinary
• Ear, nose, and throat

Structure:

• Part-time program
• Duration: 15 weeks

Course Schedule:

• Start dates: 23/09/2024, 27/01/2025
• Specific day and times of attendance will be provided by the module/programme leader.

Modules:

• Clinical Examination Skills:
• Assessment methods: Coursework (50%), Practical exams (50%)
• Learning activities: Guided independent study (75%), Scheduled learning and teaching activities (25%)

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Written paper
• Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Lectures
• Practical sessions using patient simulators and peers
• Exposure to pathological findings
• Use of mock patients' notes to promote clinical reasoning skills
• Use of specifically designed forms for consistent documentation of clinical findings
• Faculty:
• Dedicated academic team with extensive health and social care experience.

Other:

• The course is designed to provide flexibility to fit in with busy home and working lives.
• The course encourages the development of skills, values, and behaviors valued by employers, including:
• Action planning
• Personal impact and confidence
• Self-awareness
• Social and ethical responsibility
• Respect
• Commitment to quality
• The course is part of a professional development framework and credits can be used towards the University of Bolton's MSc Clinical Practice or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programmes.
• The University of Bolton has been offering high-quality courses designed to meet the health and social care sector's needs for over 30 years.
• Courses and programmes respond directly to the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
• The course curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it includes and applies contemporary theories.
• Upon successful completion, students will receive an Advanced Diploma of CPD in Clinical Examination Skills worth 20 credits at Level HE7.