Diagnostics and Clinical Management in Children and Young People
This module aims to build upon previously acquired knowledge, skills and behaviours in holistic assessment, anatomy, and physiology to develop an evidence-based approach to diagnostic and clinical management processes, recognising their increasing levels of independent practice and accountability.
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Viewing course details for 2025 year of entry
- Code
- PCH4102 (level 7)
- Start
- January 2025
- Fees
- £64 per credit
- Course Leader
- Module leader: Harry Bliss, Clinical Expert: Mirjana Cvetkovic
- Study mode
- On campus
Delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), this 15-credit module aims to build upon previously acquired knowledge, skills and behaviours in holistic assessment, anatomy, and physiology to develop an evidence-based approach to diagnostic and clinical management processes, recognising their increasing levels of independent practice and accountability.
This module can be taken standalone or as part of either the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics & Child Health) or PGCert Paediatric Enhanced Clinical Practice (Specialism).
Teaching
Active learning will allow students to learn via collaboration, cooperation, and peer-based learning. Activities may include interactive lectures, clinical skills demonstration and supervised practice, small group activities, case-based discussions, workshops, practice simulations and tutorials.
Synchronous and asynchronous learning and teaching activities are delivered via a combination of study days and digital strategies at local sites or online using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Clinical skills development and simulation are delivered in fully equipped, state of the art skills labs using a range of low and high-fidelity learning modalities.
Assessment
Formative assessment will be:
- 1000 word case study
- Work-based learning portfolio.
The summative assessment will require learners to:
- Produce a 1000 word clinical guideline relevant to clinical area
- Present a defence of their produced clinical guideline
Teaching dates
This module will involve a mixture of online and face to face days.
Dates: 21/01/2025, 28/01/2025, 04/02/2025, 11/02/2025, 25/02/2025, 04/03/2025, 11/03/2025
Assessment date: 22/04/2025
To undertake this module, you must:
- Have completed and passed the Physical Examination and Assessment of Children and Young People module, or an equivalent.
- Honours degree achieving 2:2 classification or above in a healthcare related subject.
- Current registration as a healthcare professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- A minimum of three years full time experience (or equivalent) in the relevant area of practice.
How to apply
Applications will close two weeks before the module start date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that they have arranged the necessary study leave to attend the module.
Candidates whose fees are being paid by their organisation will need to obtain a letter of sponsorship from their organisation and upload this as part of the application. You will not be able to save your application form once you begin, so please have the letter of sponsorship ready. You may wish to use this template: GOSH SPONSOR LETTER PDF.
If you have any questions about the module, please contact [email protected].
Fees and funding
The fees below refer to the 2024/25 academic year unless otherwise stated.
Part-time learners: £64 per credit*
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part time study are shown here as a guide.
For further information about the programme content, or to set up a programme planning meeting to discuss which pathway will be best for you, please contact the Academic Programmes Team at the GOSH Learning Academy: [email protected].