Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills (APACS)
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 2019/20
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home / EU student: £1,335 International students: £2,250 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| Funding |
This module attracts Learning Beyond Registration/Specialist Skills and Post Registration Development (LBR/SSPRD) funding by the following schemes: |
| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Learning Beyond Registration/Specialist Skills and Post Registration Development (LBR/SSPRD) funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below: |
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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 moduleThe above must be evidenced in the applicants application form.
International students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered at our Collegiate Crescent Campus
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Provisional timetable
This cohort has two planned intakes as follows:
- September 2019: teaching starts w/c 30th September 2019 and is delivered alternate weeks, attending typically on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday for a full academic year.
- February 2020: teaching starts w/c 3rd February 2020 and is delivered alternate weeks, attending typically on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday for a full academic year
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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 Rachel Allen-Ashcroft - rachel.allen-ashcroft@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team:
0114 225 2372
NursingandMidwifery@shu.ac.uk