The aims of this module are to enable the student to:

Develop professionally and academically within their role, to critically evaluate key factors underpinning advanced practice in the care of patient presenting with minor injury; 

Apply knowledge and skills to make sound judgement in managing the need of patients presenting with minor injury; 

Acquire a critical understanding to systematically examine and identify the effectiveness of clinical practice associated with autonomous management of minor injury presentations. 

This module is designed for already experienced health professionals to prepare them for autonomous/advanced practice. It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to treat, advise and discharge/refer patients presenting with a minor injury based on a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Trainees/learners are encouraged to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of clinical practice dedicated to taking of patient histories and appropriate physical examination. 

This module requires the student/learner to successfully complete identified practice-based competencies. It will be the learner’s responsibility to ensure that they are working in an appropriate role or have access to an appropriate area of clinical practice to enable completion of the competencies. 

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:
Successful students will typically...

• Critically evaluate the complexities of knowledge and evidence base relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor injuries.
• Systematically appraise complex evidence and apply to a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor injury.
• Analyse and synthesise evidence and evaluate the strategic context of minor injury services and the role of autonomous practitioner.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

Successful students will typically...

• Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations.
• Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and evaluate referral options available and refer appropriately.
• Instigate and implement accurate, comprehensive documentation and communication skills to ensure relevant information is transmitted accurately and effectively with the multi-professional team, patients, and their families.
• Apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with a minor injury.
• Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.

Number of Learner Hours: 

1.    Scheduled - 40

2.    Independent - 50

3.    Placement/work-based learning - 60

Assessment:

Essay demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice in the management of minor injury presentations.

Coursework (Pass/Fail) - Practice Assessment of clinical competencies.

All elements of the summative assessment must be passed.