This module is designed for already experienced health professionals to prepare them for autonomous/advanced practice. It will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to treat, advise and discharge/refer patients presenting with a minor injury based on a systematic assessment and diagnosis. Trainees/learners are encouraged to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of clinical practice dedicated to taking of patient histories and appropriate physical examination. 

This module requires the student/learner to successfully complete identified practice-based competencies. It will be the learner’s responsibility to ensure that they are working in an appropriate role or have access to an appropriate area of clinical practice to enable completion of the competencies.

 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.

Knowledge and Understanding:

Successful students will typically: 

• 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:

Successful students will typically:

• Effectively manage the patient/practitioner interaction.
• Critically interpret history, presenting symptoms and physical findings allowing for normal variations.
• 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.