A clinical skill is defined as any discrete and observable act within the overall process of patient care and may contain one or several different domains such as: physical examination skills, practical procedure, communication skills, and management.
This multiprofessional module is aimed at experienced health and social care professionals wanting to develop or build on their current clinical skills and knowledge in order to meet the needs of their patient/client group in a variety of clinical settings.
This module is intended to provide an opportunity for a critical exploration of clinical skills and management of the consultation process for Advanced Practitioners to include public health prevention and promotion strategies . Apprentices, students and trainee advanced practitioners will be able to enhance their professional practice by developing a knowledge and understanding of the evidence base that underpins effective history taking, physical and social assessment techniques utilising a red flag approach and accurately interpreting clinical findings.
The module will be delivered using a mixture of eLearning resources, interactive lectures, tutorials and practical sessions using simulation and peers to enable peer support and critique in a safe environment. Delivery is designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of clinical skills development by all learners.
This module will be assessed by an Objective Structure Clinical Exam (OSCE) and a written exam.
Research-connected teaching is embedded in the module through a focus on the appraisal of published literature and application of current evidence to practice.
Active learning will take place during collaborative practical sessions which will challenge learners throughout the learning process to respond to feedback by assessing the extend of their learning and identifying what they need to learn next.
Learners will also effectively utilise digital platforms to connect and collaborate in academic and professional contexts by preparing for interactive practical sessions facilitated through the University of Liverpool VLE.
The module assessment is designed to authentically reflect the requirements of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a constantly changing inclusive global health and social care environment. Assessment of practical clinical skills using a case based approach will ensure authentic assessment whilst anabling confidence building for Advanced Clinical Practitioners. There will be both formative and summative assessment opportunities which will also provide the opportunity for personal development and to build confidence through assessment.
Learners will gain a knowledge and understanding of local and global perspectives related to clinical skills necessary for the application of these skills in their professional role in delivering inclusive health and social care to a diverse population.