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Minor Illness-Diagnostics and Interventions (Can only be studied after completing 7HSK2204 or equivalent)
Key information
Course Leader: Mrs Helen Speller (h.speller@herts.ac.uk)
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: Blended
Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 100, Independent Hours - 50
Available places: 25
Dates
- 23/09/2026
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
You must have completed and passed 7HSK2204 Advanced Health Assessment
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
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.
Number of Learner Hours:
1. Scheduled - 35
2. Independent - 50
3. Placement/work-based learning - 0
Assessment:
1x 2000 word essay written at level 7
5x clinical portfolios
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.