Program Overview

Credit Award - Emergency Clinical Decision Making and Problem Solving (Level 6)

Overview

This module aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of theories and frameworks of decision-making that will support clinical practice, including reflection on the use of problem-solving strategies.

Course Objectives

• Develop knowledge and critical understanding of theories and frameworks of decision-making that will support clinical practice, including reflection on the use of problem-solving strategies.
• Enhance knowledge and skills in the management of uncertainty and the application of reasoning in the assessment and management of care.
• Critically evaluate ways in which evidenced-based practice will support clinical decision-making.
• Critically analyze how learning from this module has transformed understanding.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to study this module, you must be working in an appropriate healthcare environment, demonstrate the ability to study at level 6, and commit to attempting the assessment. Prior to studying this module, you must normally have studied pre-requisite module HCPD6050 Consultation Physical Examination Skills: Health Assessment or an equivalent assessment and physical examination skills module.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees Policy

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Key Details

Tuition Fees

20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online

Course Details

• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: Single Module, 12 weeks
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: Credit Award

Location

Online Learning

Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.