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Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills (APACS)

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Who the module is aimed at

This module is aimed at those in trainee advanced practitioner roles.

Benefits of taking the module to the individual, the organisation and the patient

Undertaking this module, the student will learn to perform a comprehensive skilled clinical examination of the major body systems in relation to adults.  This will also include Mini Mental Health Test and any other relevant Mental Health Assessment Tools.   

This module will prepare the student to undertake an autonomous / advanced practitioner role and is aimed at nurses and allied health professionals working within acute and unscheduled and primary care settings.  

Patients will receive a safe, high standard of holistic and evidence based care from a practitioner who is skilled and competent to assess and treat patients or refer them on for further treatment and management of care.

On completion of the module, you should feel confident to undertake a comprehensive health history and clinically examine the major systems of the body.

Fees and Funding for 2022/23

Indicative price for stand-alone module

Home student: £1415

EU / International students: £2,410 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4.

How to apply

To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below:


To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below:

Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form

  • Entry requirements

    • Relevant professional qualification

    • Relevant work experience

    • You must have a clinical mentor and have access to relevant workplace opportunities to be able to successfully complete the APACS module

    The above must be evidenced in the applicants application form.

    International students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores.

  • Attendance

    Delivery Method:

    This module is delivered at our Collegiate Crescent Campus

    View our statement on notional study hours »

    Provisional timetable

    The September 2023 intake is now full.

    Places are still available for the January 2024 intake.

     

    View our statement on timetable changes »

  • Assessment

    Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:

    • Written Assignment
    • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

    Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits

Further details

For further information please contact the module leader Dan Clark - Dan.Clark@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team:


NursingandMidwifery@shu.ac.uk

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