COURSE SYLLABUS Clinical Assessment 7.5 credits Klinisk bedömning Second cycle, O7072H Version Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.Syllabus establishedLast revisedby Head of Department of Health Sciences 15 Feb 2019 Education level Second cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Nursing Subject group (SCB) Nursing Science Entry requirements. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimUpon completion of the course, the student shall be able to: Knowledge and understanding analyse and evaluate concepts related to clinical assessment be able to analyse and evaluate assessment instruments on a scientific basis identify patients’ symptoms, determine health status, and undertake relevant measures based on the assessment Competence and skills Independently and systematically apply and evaluate clinical assessment methods in order to assess patients’ symptoms, determine health status and undertake relevant measures based on the assessment Critically analyse and evaluate her/his own clinical assessment efforts and argue for decisions related to nursing, knowledge, interdisciplinary knowledge, and evidence-based knowledge act and communicate in a team when assessing and caring for patients, based on the current context and with the support of information and communication tools Judgement and approach act and cooperate based on an ethical, person-centred and gender-equal approach base her/his approach on the values and ethical principles of her/his profession, and evaluate their importance for interdisciplinary collaboration in the context of clinical assessment demonstrate awareness of how intersectionality and grounds for discrimination affect clinical assessment reflect on her/his own values and attitudes and identify strengths and areas for improvement/development as a leader and employee Contents clinical assessment Clinical assessment methods intersectionality, equality, ethics diagnostics, treatment and evaluation leadership team cooperation patient safety RealizationTeaching and learning occurs in the form of distance learning, with mandatory meetings on campus (2-3 occasions). Learning is accomplished through independent study, the application of theoretical knowledge,laboratory work and seminars. Lectures will be given in selected course sections. Attendance at laboratory sessions and seminars is compulsory.ExaminationExamination is conducted in the form of individual written examination, practical examination and seminars. A three-level grading scale is used, and to received the grade of ‘Pass with distinction’ (‘väl godkänd’, VG) for the course, the student must receive a grade of VG on the written examination and the practical exam.ExaminerÅsa EngströmLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2019 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Chiocca, E.M. (2015). Advanced pediatric assessment. Springer Publishing Co Inc.Fagerström, L. (2011). Avancerad klinisk sjuksköterska. Lund: StudentlitteraturJarvis, C. (2019). Physical examination and health assessment. Streiner, D.L. (2014). Health measurement scales. A practical guide to development and use. Oxford: OUP Oxford. Wikström, J. (2018). Akutsjukvård. Omvårdnad och behandling vid akut sjukdom och skada. Lund: Studentlitteratur Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0001SeminarU G#1.50MandatoryA19 0002Individual written examinationU G VG3.00MandatoryA19 0003Practical examinationU G VG3.00MandatoryA19