This module is designed for experienced health professionals to develop skills for autonomous/advanced practice.

It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to assess, examine, diagnose, and treat a range of minor injury presentations.

The module will support students to learn the practical skills required in this setting such as; x ray interpretation, wound closure (including suturing), immobilising and minor procedures. 

 Students must have studied the pre-requisite module '7HSK2087- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Indicators' or an equivalent course or module that meets the learning outcomes of this module prior to applying for Managing Minor Injuries; this may be studied concurrently.  

If you think you have studied an equivalent module to the pre-requisite at a different university, you must provide and upload the module transcript and a copy of the module handbook as part of your application so the admission tutor can assess the equivalence.

In order to study at Level 7 applicants will normally need a degree in a health-related discipline. Applicants with evidence of professional development or academic proficiency equivalent to level 6 (degree level) study will be considered but will first need to meet with the admissions tutor, Aileen Wilson, to discuss their application. Applicants with no previous level 6 study, or equivalent, will be required to complete a level 6 bridging module.

If you have non-UK academic qualifications you will need to supply evidence of comparability. The organisation ECCTIS will supply this for a reasonable fee https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx.   

You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice and have current professional registration (NMC, HCPC etc). 

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.

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.