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Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
12 weeks
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Health Science | Healthcare Administration | Nursing
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Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview


Module - Care of Minor Illness and Minor Injuries (Level 6)

Overview

This module aims to develop enhanced knowledge of the principles underlying the care of patients presenting with minor illness or injury.


Objectives

By the end of this module, you will:


  • Apply an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of minor illness/injury to the evidence-based management of the patient
  • Critically reflect on the skills of assessment and triage in relation to patients who present with minor illness/injury, acknowledging the bio-psycho-social needs of the patient and their family
  • Critically appraise the different needs of specific patient groups, including children, older people, and people with a mental health disorder who present with minor illness/injury
  • Examine the relevant evidence, clinical guidelines, and healthcare policy which relate to therapeutic interventions used to treat patients with minor illness/injury

What You Will Learn

On successful completion, you will be able to:


  • Apply an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of minor illness/injury to the evidence-based management of the patient
  • Critically reflect on the skills of assessment and triage in relation to patients who present with minor illness/injury, acknowledging the bio-psycho-social needs of the patient and their family
  • Critically appraise the different needs of specific patient groups, including children, older people, and people with a mental health disorder who present with minor illness/injury
  • Examine the relevant evidence, clinical guidelines, and healthcare policy which relate to therapeutic interventions used to treat patients with minor illness/injury

Teaching and Assessment

How You Will Learn

We are amongst the UK's leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students.


We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us, you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed, and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.


How You Will Be Assessed

Frameworks for assessment. The nature of minor illness/injury. Assessment and treatment of: minor head injury, neck injury, eye emergencies, ear, nose, and throat conditions, fractures, sprains, and strains, wounds, and skin conditions. Dealing with violence and aggression. Legal, ethical, and policy factors influencing first contact and emergency care. Paediatric, older person, and mental health disorder considerations


Entry Requirements

  • Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
  • Only qualified health care professionals will be eligible to study this module. To be eligible to study this module, students 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 focused towards the subject of that award. Students must participate in the formative components of the module in order to successfully pass the module.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

20 Credit Health Module Pricing


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

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.


  • Credits: 20
  • Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
  • Course Location: Online
  • Institute: Institute of Health
  • Delivery Style: Online
  • Course Duration: Part-time: 12 weeks, Single Module
  • Course Start Point: January, September
  • Award: Module

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