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Managing Minor Injuries (Can only be studied after completing 7HSK2204 or equivalent)
Key information
Course Leader: Lucy Whelan (l.whelan2@herts.ac.uk)
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: Blended
Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 45, Independent Hours - 50
Available places: 30
Dates
- 03/02/2027
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
Successful completion of 7HSK2204 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Indicators or equivalent.
Course Overview
This module is designed for already experienced health professionals to prepare them for autonomous/advanced practice. It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to treat, advise and discharge/refer patients presenting with a minor injury based on a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Trainees/learners are encouraged to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of clinical practice dedicated to taking of patient histories and appropriate physical examination.
This module requires the student/learner to successfully complete identified practice-based competencies. It will be the learner’s responsibility to ensure that they are working in an appropriate role or have access to an appropriate area of clinical practice to enable completion of the competencies.
This course includes practical skills needed to work autonomously as an ENP.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
Successful students will typically...
- Critically evaluate the complexities of knowledge and evidence base relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor injuries.
- Systematically appraise complex evidence and apply to a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor injury.
- Analyse and synthesise evidence and evaluate the strategic context of minor injury services and the role of autonomous practitioner.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically...
- Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.
- Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations.
- Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and evaluate referral options available and refer appropriately.
- Instigate and implement accurate, comprehensive documentation and communication skills to ensure relevant information is transmitted accurately and effectively with the multi-professional team, patients, and their families.
- Apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with a minor injury.
Number of Learner Hours:
1. Scheduled - 40
2. Independent - 50
3. Placement/work-based learning - 60
Assessment:
Portfolio of evidence – Pass / Fail
Written essay
Learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes
• Critically evaluate the complexities of knowledge and evidence base relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor injuries.
• Systematically appraise complex evidence and apply to a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor injury.
• Analyse and synthesise evidence and evaluate the strategic context of minor injury services and the role of autonomous practitioner.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
• Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.
• Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings.
• Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and evaluate referral options available and refer appropriately.
• Instigate and implement accurate, comprehensive documentation and communication skills to ensure relevant information is transmitted accurately and effectively with the multi-professional team, patients, and their families.
• Apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with a minor injury.
Assessment
Essay demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice in the management of minor injury presentations.
Coursework (Pass/Fail) - Practice Assessment of clinical competencies.