CVR8004 : Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Investigation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Miss Laura Hughes
- Lecturer: Professor Christopher Eggett, Mr Peter Luke, Professor Julie Irving, Dr Gregory Maniatopoulos, Mrs Humayra Dervin, Ms Kathia Fiaschi
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 3 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 3 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 4 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides an opportunity for the student to develop their knowledge of clinical assessment techniques and gain a greater understanding of related diagnostic modalities, for example clinical imaging and pathology. Applications across a range of clinical settings, including critical care, will be explored and the trainee will gain insight into the interpretation and clinical decision making in the context of differential diagnosis.
Outline Of Syllabus
Common pathologies as relevant to the specialism, including anatomy and physiology
Physiological measurements and vital signs
Diagnostic tests, include imaging and pathology
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics as relevant to the specialism, with special reference to patient safety
Evidence-based practice
Health inequalities
Sociology and psychology of health and illness
Innovation in healthcare
Genomics, bioinformatics and personalised healthcare
Epidemiology of common conditions related to the specialism
Screening principles in healthcare
Role of single-discipline and multi-professional teams in the care and management of patients, and in the delivery of services
Effective inter-professional team working
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Work focused oral poster presentation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | written exercise investigation & development |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module provides trainees with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the role of other related diagnostic modalities, for example, radiology and pathology in a number of different clinical settings.
Lecture sessions are used to establish a learning framework for the development of understanding, to explain complex concepts and to provide early insights into the relationships between theory and clinical / laboratory practice.
Small group teaching sessions are used to provide opportunities for interaction, discussion and clarification to support learning in selected areas.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 70 | 1000 word written exercise |
| Oral Examination | 2 | M | 30 | Present in person: individual 10 minute oral presentation, plus 5 minute Q&A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The 1000 word written exercise will focus on the student’s workplace based experience of a patient pathway, incorporating both imaging and pathological investigations. Through this report students will demonstrate their understanding of alternative diagnostic modalities, out with their area of specialism that are used in the treatment of patients.
The student undertakes an oral presentation to demonstrate their attainment of the module knowledge outcomes, assessing their ability to demonstrate this attainment clearly, concisely and with the use of correct terminology.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CVR8004's Timetable