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Cardiorespiratory Symptoms: Assessment and Diagnosis
Level: Degree Module (L6)
Credits: 30
Duration: 6 months
Notional study time: 300 hours (including time to study learning materials, attend study days and complete assignments)
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to develop their skills and expertise in the assessment and examination of a patient with cardio-respiratory symptoms. It aims to educate health professionals and equip them with the clinical skills to allow them to assess, and appropriately investigate, diagnose and refer patients. Content includes analysis of the mechanisms that underlie cardio-respiratory symptom, taking a history from a patient presenting with cardio-respiratory symptoms, Interpretation, critical analysis and evaluation of the investigations appropriate for such a patient and evaluation of how these investigations are employed for differing situations. Critical examination of the differing causes of these symptoms is explored and that of the process of reaching a diagnosis in cardio-respiratory disease.
Delivery method: Written distance learning materials (supported by 2 study days) held in Warwick.
Assessment method: Submission of portfolio and 3,000 word assignment
Price: £670.00
Course Information Sheet: Download PDF
Dates
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Start date 04 June 2012 First study day 25 June 2012 First coursework submission date 03 December 2012 Second study day 26 June 2012 Location WARWICK
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