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Advanced Work Based Skills - Diagnostic Interpretation
Key information
Course Leader: Sarah Oliver (s.j.h.oliver@herts.ac.uk)
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: On Campus
Learner Hours: Scheduled hours – 20 Independent hours – 130
Available places: 40
Dates
- 12/05/2027
Fees and Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
7HSK2204 Advanced Health Assessment or equivalent.
Students must have completed a relevant advanced health assessment course or be able to demonstrate that they have the experiential learning that maps to the learning outcomes for the module.
Course Overview
The module enables students to continue to develop advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in advanced clinical practice relevant to the student’s scope of practice. The student will continue to develop person centred skills of consultation and diagnosis with a focus on diagnostic interpretation.
The module will normally address:
− Validity & reliability of diagnostic tests
− Shared decision making
− Development of advanced clinical skills
− Promoting learning in clinical practice
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Successful students will typically...
- Independently explore and critically evaluate the knowledge base pertaining to the scope of clinical skills which supports the development of advanced clinical practice.
- Understand the importance of validity and reliability of diagnostic tests.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically...
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and clinical reasoning based on judgements made from analysing and evaluating pathophysiology and relevant patient information in informing diagnostic interpretation.
- Provide evidence of their skills in advanced practice, and person-centred care, and reflect on development and application of skills within their chosen area of practice.
- Effectively promote learning within the practice environment through the presentation of clinical information.
Number of Learner Hours:
1. Scheduled - 24
2. Independent - 48
3. Self-directed independent study-30
4. Placement/work-based learning - 48
Assessment
Coursework P/F - Portfolio of evidence
Incorporates evidence-based case reviews focusing on diagnostic tools and interpretation, evidencing achievement of Advanced Clinical Practice capabilities (HEE MPF 2017) or apprenticeship standard descriptors (ST0564).
To pass this element students must submit a portfolio which includes;
•Evidence of a minimum of 48 hours of workplace learning
•Three completed consultation sheets, signed by workplace supervisor
•Three DOP (Directly Observed Practice) forms, signed as competent by workplace supervisor
•Three reflective logs (minimum 200 words each)
•Three evaluation forms completed by the multi-professional team attending the student’s tutorial on the selected diagnostic tool.
Coursework 1, 100%
Poster presentation and viva analysing and critiquing the validity and reliability of a diagnostic tool.
Formative assessment submission of draft poster outlining the analysing and critiquing the validity and reliability of a diagnostic tool.
Learning outcomes
The module will normally address:
− Validity & reliability of diagnostic tests
− Shared decision making
− Development of advanced clinical skills
− Promoting learning in clinical practice
Assessment
The assessment for this module will be:
· Portfolio of evidence 100%– Incorporating evidence-based case reviews focusing on diagnostic tools and interpretation and evidencing achievement of Advanced Clinical Practice capabilities (HEE MPF 2017) (Formative)
For further assessment details please contact the course lead.