Advanced assessment for clinical practice (masters level) (APP770)
Develop your consultation, clinical examination and data interpretation skills
CPD for healthcare professionals
Key features
This module enables experienced practitioners from a range of health professions to undertake structured clinical history-taking and systematic physical examination.
While advanced clinical skills are introduced, the focus is on recognising normal findings. The module should be considered part of a package that practitioners must complete to become an advanced practitioner.
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to recognise normal findings, enabling them to identify and differentiate abnormalities. This is achieved through an in-depth understanding of the underlying anatomy and physiology of clinical systems, which is then applied to the clinical exam.
Relevant pathophysiology is included to support understanding, but it is not the primary focus of the module.
Module code
APP770
Credits
20
FHEQ level
Level 7 – masters degree
Location
Blended learning approach with face to face delivery in Â鶹Æƽâ°æ
Course details
The successful achievement of the learning outcomes of this module will enable you to:
- synthesise and utilise a comprehensive knowledge base of the anatomy, physiology and pathology sufficient to underpin clinical examination and assessment of the major body systems
- be able to detect, identify and explore abnormalities and deviations from normal and demonstrate understanding of the clinical significance following an examination and assessment of the major body systems
- demonstrate an informed, professional and evaluative approach to holistic clinical assessment, history taking and examination
- utilise a comprehensive knowledge base to undertake proficient clinical assessments/encounters
- demonstrate and justify the use of selective physical examination skills to influence clinical judgment.
- critically appraise with contemporaneous research the concepts, philosophies and evidence that underpin the notion of consultation and diagnostics.
Module dates
This module will be delivered five times over the forthcoming academic year. The taught dates are:
2026/27 provisional dates
Delivery 1
9, 13, 20, 27 October, 3, 10 November 2026, 5 January, 2 February 2027
9, 13, 20, 27 October, 3, 10 November 2026, 5 January, 2 February 2027
Delivery 2
9, 14, 21, 28 October, 4, 11 November 2026, 6 January, 3 February 2027
9, 14, 21, 28 October, 4, 11 November 2026, 6 January, 3 February 2027
Delivery 3
5, 9, 16, 23 February, 2, 9 March, 27 April, 25 May 2027
5, 9, 16, 23 February, 2, 9 March, 27 April, 25 May 2027
Delivery 4
5, 10, 17 24 February, 3, 10 March, 28 April, 26 May 2027
5, 10, 17 24 February, 3, 10 March, 28 April, 26 May 2027
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that this module runs to the minimum and maximum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date or cancelled.
Assessment
An OSCE exam relating to the clinical systems and history taking, demonstrating skills and underpinning knowledge.
These assessment details are provisional – if you require further information, please contact the Professional Development Unit:
Although this module can be studied as a standalone unit, completion of this module alone will not provide you with the full range of skills required for advanced practice.
An integral component of this module is supervised practice, requiring 6 hours per week with an appropriate clinician throughout the duration of the course. You must identify a suitable supervisor before commencing the module and be prepared to submit a record of supervision.
Information on appropriate supervision in advanced clinical practice training:
This module can be studied as a standalone module or towards the following programmes:
- as a core module towards our
MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) - as an optional module towards some other
MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship .
For additional information, please
contact the Professional Development Unit .
Applying for this module
Applicants to APP770 must complete this form:
Please ensure that the form is completed in full.
Failure to fully complete the form will result in your application being delayed which could affect your place on the module.
Admissions information
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
- Application forms.
- Change of name forms.
- Pre-course information.
- Downloadable guides.
- Student card.
Visit
Professional Development Unit (PDU) admissions for full details.
Our students say...
One of the best supported modules ever taken at the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ. Module team give you confidence they want you to succeed. Accessible and helpful resources.
Excellent blend of theoretical learning to practical application. Really useful online resources and signposting. The system videos were invaluable for OSCE's and ongoing reference.
Entry requirements
To be considered for a place on this module, you must:
- be a registered healthcare professional, registered with the NMC, HCPC, GOC or GPhC
- have a previous study at a degree level**
**Individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme. Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Fees
Please see our
professional development module fees page.
Interim module lead
Further information
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, PL4 6AB
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, PL4 6AB