The aims of this module are to enable students to build on existing knowledge and skills to demonstrate a critical, systematic approach to the comprehensive holistic assessment of children and young people / adults in primary / community care settings.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of pathophysiology in a variety of clinical presentations relevant to the child and young person / adult in primary / community settings.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of current evidence-based approaches to clinical history-taking and the physical, mental health and social assessment of the child and young person/adult, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusivity are maintained throughout.
• Demonstrate an understanding of normal and abnormal parameters in assessment to identify diagnostic indicators within children and young people / adults, applying a high level of clinical reasoning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the capacity to consent, for children, young people and adults, ensuring ethical and legal considerations are considered.
• Demonstrate an in-depth application of ethical physical and psychosocial models/theories of assessment and examination and use these as the basis for care planning within the context of their advancing specialist role.
• Develop and use a range of advanced communication strategies in comprehensive history-taking with children, young people, adults and their families / carer.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based frameworks to facilitate a comprehensive assessment of children, young people and adults who are acutely unwell and / or have complex health needs.

Assessment
The student will be tested to undertake a comprehensive simulated physical examination using a variety of technological tools which may include video, narrative presentation, OSCE or online viva/professional conversations.

Semester A OSCE assessments week commencing 15th December 2025

Semester B OSCE assessments week commencing 13th April 2026