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5. NU6311 Theory of Health Assessment in Nursing

About

Fact File

• Title

  Theory of Health Assessment in Nursing

• Code

  NU6311

• College

  Medicine and Health

• Teaching Mode

  Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.

• Fees

  €900 See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Entry Requirements

  See Detailed Entry Requirements. See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  18th of October 2019

• Venue

  Online.

• Credits

  10

• Start Date

  Runs from 30th March – 18th May 2020

Outline

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Critically explore the importance of obtaining an appropriate history from a patient presenting with a health problem or problems.
• Reflect on the theory of health assessment.
• Critically apply knowledge of the body's systems to demonstrate understanding of the implications and relevance of an accurate health assessment.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop assessment, diagnostic reasoning and patient management skills.
• Critical discuss the role of the nurse in developing and implementing health assessment in nurse led assessment units/clinics.

Module Objective: To advance knowledge, skills and proficiency in conducting an integrative holistic nursing health assessment.

Module Content: Principles of nursing data collection, analysis and documentation, integrative holistic nursing assessment. Nurse led assessment units as a quality improvement initiative.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

Duration: 200hr(s) Other (Online Learning:- Discussion Board Preparation and Participation, Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission, Self-Directed Learning).

Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (2,000 word Reflective Report on a Case Study - 120 marks; online activities - 80 marks).

Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.

Requirements

Applicants must be qualified Nurses registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence. Applicants must have a primary degree, Level 8 or equivalent.

Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here

Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.

Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.

These modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.

 

 

Fees and Costs

€900 plus €35 application fee.

How Do I Apply

To apply for this module please download and complete the application form below and submit with the relevant documents to:

CPD Coordinator,

Graduate Studies Office, West Wing, Main Quad, University College Cork

OR via email at cpdgraduatestudies@ucc.ie

 

Application Form:

CPD App Form School of Nursing and Midwifery

Forward this form along with the:

• Application fee,
• A passport sized photograph and
• Any other documentation requested on the form.