How will I be taught and assessed on Medical Investigations and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice?

What will I study?The following topics will be covered:Making appropriate investigation requests covering a variety of presentationsInterpretation of clinical investigations and diagnostic tests using a structured approach. Performing appropriate investigations and diagnostic tests relevant to the scope of practice.Acting on investigation findings formulating a management plan.Communicating findings with colleagues, patients and service users.12-lead ECG interpretation.Enhanced understanding of x-rays, microbiology, virology, haematology, biochemistry & blood gas’.Introduction to point of care ultrasound and other imaging modalities.Indications, contraindications, limitations, and benefits of investigations.Develop and evidence the underpinning, subject-specific competencies for investigations and diagnostic tests relevant to the role, setting and scope of each practitioner.Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.How will I be taught and assessed?Assessment is made up of an exam using short answer and multiple choice questions, and a clinical portfolio evidencing development in the clinical setting.

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Medical Investigations and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice

This module is designed to equip Advanced Clinical Practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to request, perform, and interpret a range of clinical investigations and diagnostic tests. It encompasses patient presentations across the lifespan, addressing a variety of undifferentiated conditions.

You will be expected to integrate clinical history and pathophysiological understanding to select appropriate investigations. As well as this you'll also develop the ability to interpret common diagnostic results using a structured approach to support clinical decision-making, management planning, and the formulation of differential diagnoses.

What will I study?

The following topics will be covered:

Making appropriate investigation requests covering a variety of presentations
Interpretation of clinical investigations and diagnostic tests using a structured approach.
Performing appropriate investigations and diagnostic tests relevant to the scope of practice.
Acting on investigation findings formulating a management plan.
Communicating findings with colleagues, patients and service users.
12-lead ECG interpretation.
Enhanced understanding of x-rays, microbiology, virology, haematology, biochemistry & blood gas’.
Introduction to point of care ultrasound and other imaging modalities.
Indications, contraindications, limitations, and benefits of investigations.
Develop and evidence the underpinning, subject-specific competencies for investigations and diagnostic tests relevant to the role, setting and scope of each practitioner.
Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.

How will I be taught and assessed?

Assessment is made up of an exam using short answer and multiple choice questions, and a clinical portfolio evidencing development in the clinical setting.

What are the tuition fees

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Home, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £1,370 per year *

Please note all of the 2026/27 fees stated are subject to parliamentary procedure. Tuition fees are expected to increase each academic year in line with the maximum permitted value set by the Government for that academic year. The expected rise for Home undergraduate students (including those on a foundation year course), may impact both new and continuing students.

Please note, distance learning and international fees are subject to change for 2027/2028 intake.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most course costs, but you may need to budget for additional expenses. These can include specialist equipment, project materials, professional memberships, field trips or placements, as well as everyday student costs like printing, books and stationery.

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