You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

This 20 credit Remote Clinical Decision Making module is available at level 6 (UZYSWN-20-3) or level 7 (UZYSWW-20-M).

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• demonstrate an in depth understanding of triage tools used within remote clinical triage

• critically evaluate evidence-based best practice models and system-based approaches within remote clinical decision-making

• demonstrate competence in clinical reasoning skills for common presentations found within remote clinical triage whilst managing the associated clinical risk

• explore and critically appraise the legal and ethical principles that relate to remote clinical triage in relation to a common clinical presentation

• critically evaluate the roles and responsibilities of the remote clinical advisor

• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the communication skills needed for remote clinical triage

• critically evaluate clinical decisions made in conjunction with clinical decision-making software, evidence-based best practice models and system-based approaches.

Careers / Further study

This level 6 (undergraduate level) or level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts.  Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding.  Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

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Content

The module syllabus typically covers:

• existing triage tools used in remote tele-health

• advantages and limitations of Computer Lead Clinical Decision Making Software (CDMS)

• applying clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and tacit knowledge in remote clinical decision making

• managing common remote tele-health presentations (acute pain, falls, mental health crisis call, frequent caller, complex social needs)

• system-based approaches to remote clinical decision making

• supporting the best patient outcomes through appropriate dispositions

• managing and mitigating clinical risk

Professional issues:

• remote tele-health and its importance nationally with the provision of healthcare and managing NHS capacity issues

• the role and responsibilities of the Remote Clinical Advisor within provision of urgent and emergency care services

• practicing within a framework of professional ownership, accountability and responsibility

• develop dlinical leadership and communication skills

• evidence-based medicine within clinical decision making

• The importance of research and clinical audit within remote clinical decision making to promote individual and service improvement

• Continuing Professional Development

• staying well, developing and maintaining psychosocial resilience

Communication:

• developing therapeutic relationships with patients, family, guardians and friends

• crew consultations and referring patients

• communicating across inter-professional boundaries

• managing challenging callers

• supporting concordant clinical decisions

• working with professional colleagues so support appropriate patient outcomes.

Safe working practice:

• legal and ethical responsibilities within remote clinical decision making

• managing feedback and the complaints process

• managing frequent callers

• managing and evaluating clinical risk

• safeguarding.

The programme will be entirely delivered using a blended learning methodology; incorporating technology enhanced learning material, online web content, video presentations, lectures and seminars.

Scheduled learning includes lectures; case based learning including small group work and seminar discussion.

Independent learning includes essential reading, assignment preparation and completion and presentation preparation and completion.

This level 6 or level 7 module will be delivered via approximately 48 hours of contact time; this will be over a block of approximately 11 weeks. Contact time includes face-to-face sessions as well as synchronous and asynchronous online learning.

The assessment strategy for this module is in the form of a 30 minute Structured Oral and Practical Exam (SOPE). The assessment will allow you to demonstrate that you have the underpinning knowledge necessary for remote clinical practice.