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Minor Illness-Diagnostics and Interventions (Can only be studied after completing 7HSK2204 or equivalent)
Key information
Course Leader: Helen Speller
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: Blended
Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 100, Independent Hours - 50
Available places: 25
Dates
- 18/02/2026
- 24/09/2025
Fees and Funding
£915.00
The price quoted above is per 15 credits in this academic year. This price relates to self-funding students assessed as UK students for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas, or for returning students that are on a course leading to an award. Click here for Fees and Funding information or email us.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have studied the pre-requisite module 7HSK2204 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Indicators or an equivalent course or module that meets the learning outcomes of this module prior to applying for Minor Illness – Diagnostics and Interventions; this is not to be undertaken concurrently.
You should be working in a clinical environment with access to patients/clients in a minor illness setting.
Course Overview
The module will focus on a specific assessment with attendant, interventions, patient management, health advice and health promotion for patients presenting with minor illness. You will consider your approaches in caring for adults and/or children drawing on advanced communication skills and techniques. The course requires you to develop both knowledge and skills, with practical clinical skills being developed in a minor illness field.
Learners are required to secure an appropriate clinical field of practice and have access to a supervisor or practice assessor.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Successful students will typically...
1. Critically appraise current knowledge relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor illnesses.
2. Critically analyse the evidence for a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor illness.
3. Critically explore varied referral pathways for onward treatment outside the scope of minor illness context of care
4. Critically evaluate the strategic context of minor illness services and the role of the advanced practitioner.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically...
1. Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations
2. Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate referral options available and apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with minor illnesses.
3. 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.
Number of Learner Hours:
1. Scheduled - 45
2. Independent - 50
3. Placement/work-based learning - 0
Assessment:
There are two assessments for this module these are a written course work (essay) and a placement-based portfolio which requires a pass in individual components.
All elements of the summative assessment must be passed.
What our students say:
“Excellent speakers”
“Considers holistic assessment, incorporating advanced health assessment, diagnostics and treatment”
“Enjoyed Pharmaceutical Rep coming in to discuss inhaler therapy”
“Timely support when needed by tutors”
Learning outcomes
Successful students will typically:
1. Critically appraise current knowledge relating to contemporary management of patients with a range of commonly presenting minor illnesses.
2. Critically analyse the evidence for a range of interventions, treatment options, health advice and discharge arrangements for patients with minor illness.
3. Critically explore varied referral pathways for onward treatment outside the scope of minor illness context of care
4.Critically evaluate the strategic context of minor illness services and the role of the advanced practitioner.
5.Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations
6.Critically analyse findings to formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate referral options available and apply appropriate health promotion in the context of patients with minor illnesses.
7. 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.
Assessment
The assessment constitutes a piece of written course work and a Clinical portfolio which requires a pass in individual components.