Minor Injuries Management CPD Course with 15 credits at SCQF level 9 or 11

Program Overview

This Minor Injuries Management course from Robert Gordon University enhances healthcare professionals' skills in managing minor injuries. It covers legal and professional issues, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based practice. Assessment is through an on-campus OSCE, and teaching includes face-to-face and online methods.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is a short course in Minor Injuries Management offered by the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Practice at Robert Gordon University. It is designed to enhance the skills of healthcare professionals in managing minor injuries. The course provides 15 credits at SCQF level 9 or 11 and can be used within RGUflex to gain an academic award.

Objectives:

The course aims to:

• Critically appraise professional and legal issues relating to the role of the nurse managing minor injuries.
• Evaluate the implications of the pathophysiological processes for patients presenting with minor injuries.
• Critically appraise the skills required in consultation, history taking and assessment of patients presenting with minor injuries.
• Critically analyse the decision making processes involved in the diagnosis and treatment of minor injuries.
• Synthesize the concepts of evidence based practice that underpin the management of minor injuries through critical reflection.

Assessment:

This course is assessed via a face to face on campus Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Teaching:

The module is delivered using a mixture of some face to face on campus study days and online methods (including online chat and discussion forums). Students will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.

Other:

• Students are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
• All online learning students benefit from using CampusMoodle, a collaborative virtual learning environment that provides 24/7 access to learning materials and resources.
• The Study Support Team provides training and support in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, English language, and information technology support.
• The University Library offers support for the course, including books, eBooks, journals, online reading lists, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

For Academic Year 2023/2024 SCQF Level 9 UK/EU students: £710 International students: £1,150 SCQF Level 11 UK/EU students: £740 International students: £1,330 Additional Costs The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: Accommodation and living costs Printing Other Fees and Charges Disclaimer For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see: