02 Oct 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 18 Sep 2026
New Session
Semester A - Friday afternoon for 10 weeks
02 Oct 2026, 09 Oct 2026, 16 Oct 2026, 23 Oct 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 06 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 04 Dec 2026
29 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 15 Jan 2027
New Session
Semester B - Friday afternoon for 10 weeks
29 Jan 2027, 05 Feb 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 05 Mar 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 09 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027
Course overview
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 summative assessment for this module is a simulated consultation and clinical assessment using a scenario relevant to the student's area of specialist practice. 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 14th December 2026
Semester B OSCE assessments week commencing 26th April 2027
What our students say
"The delivery was good, and the module was taught well"
"David's teaching great"
"Having the mini OSCE process for the day was helpful"
"Lecturers were supportive and the mark sheet to know what you needed to achieve for the OSCE made this less daunting"
"It was good to have this module before prescribing"
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
HSCSNGPPGD: PgDip Specialist Community Nursing (General Practice Nursing)
HSCSNIPDNPGD: PgDip Specialist Community Nursing with Integrated Prescribing - District Nursing
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Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here:
https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Dr Dawn Royall
Administrator
Allison Riley
Telephone
01707 824800
Course delivery
Blended
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Prerequisites
Qualified nurse with current NMC registration.
DBS required.
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