Principles of Physical Assessment Individual Modules

Gain the physical examination skills you need to enhance patient care and optimise service provisions in your role as a nurse or health professional. During this module you will compare normal and abnormal findings from physical examination of a broad range of areas, including skin, nails, head, hair, eyes, ears, nose, throat and neck, while also exploring the physical assessments involved in the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardio, peripheral vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems. With the experts at Staffordshire University, you will also explore mental health assessments and get to get to grips with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to take a comprehensive history and physical examination of the adult patient. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Principles of Physical Assessment The module is delivered as a day in university, per week, for the first 11 weeks. You then have a period of 12 weeks to consolidate your theoretical learning in clinical practice.

Students will require a preceptor to support them through this module. This should be a GP or hospital consultant/registrar/staff grade or ANP (who has been assessed as competent in physical examination). Students will also need the support of their line manager and a minimum of three years in current working practice. We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

UK students: £1,045 per year

UK/Home: £1,045 per year

April 2027

See central undergraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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