Course outline
Course summary
Physical examination techniques of the respiratory, cardiac and ENT systems; history taking; spirometry; blood gas analysis; acute and chronic disease presentations to include mesothelioma, pulmonary emboli, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, asbestosis, asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, fibrosing alveolitis, respiratory failure; management of respiratory conditions
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop and apply knowledge and critical understanding of acute and chronic presentations of respiratory conditions in adults and children including red flag diagnoses and red flag symptoms;
- Demonstrate, critically evaluate and adapt as appropriate to the context the use of physical examination techniques required to enhance the assessment of the patient suffering with a respiratory condition;
- Critically evaluate and adapt as appropriate to the context the assessment tools used to assess and manage the patient with the respiratory condition;
- Demonstrate, adapt and critically review the management of patients with respiratory conditions reflecting use of evidence based therapeutic interventions and consideration of the implications of the disease;
- Critically reflect upon the application of the knowledge and understanding gained to practice.
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Timetables
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
To be eligible to study this module, you must be a registered nurse or allied health professional. You must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.
When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.
