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Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences

2025/26

Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills (ECAS)

NURS-1269 [Module]

30 Credits

Academic level: 7

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25 Sep 2025 (Available)

P13005/P13006 Associate Health and Social Care

Avery Hill | **Applications received within 28 days of a module commencing may result in delays in registration and access to module resources – early application is therefore recommended

25 Sep 2025, 02 Oct 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 16 Oct 2025, 23 Oct 2025, 30 Oct 2025, 06 Nov 2025, 13 Nov 2025, 20 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 04 Dec 2025, 11 Dec 2025

15 Jan 2026 (Available)

P13005/P13006 Associate Health and Social Care

Avery Hill | **Applications received within 28 days of a module commencing may result in delays in registration and access to module resources – early application is therefore recommended

15 Jan 2026, 22 Jan 2026, 29 Jan 2026, 05 Feb 2026, 12 Feb 2026, 19 Feb 2026, 26 Feb 2026, 05 Mar 2026, 12 Mar 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 26 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026

Course overview

This module is for registered healthcare practitioners working in a clinical practice setting that requires them to use Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills in the delivery of patient care. Applicants are required to have support from their line manager as well as an appropriately qualified supervisor in their practice area.   

This module will help practitioners develop enhanced physical assessment skills in the following areas: history taking, clinical decision making, cardiac, respiratory, abdominal, musculoskeletal, ENT, eyes, mental health, child, skin. There is approximately 60 hours teaching provided on the university campus at Avery Hill and in addition to this, each student will need to complete 240 hrs self-directed study time to successfully achieve the learning outcomes of the module.

The module runs 3 times a year. Upon successful completion of this module, 30 credits at level 7 are gained which can then be utilised as part of another programme of study. Details of these other programmes can be provided by the programme leader. 


Learning Outcomes

You will acquire increased knowledge and skills to effectively perform enhanced/advanced clinical assessment.

You will also gain the confidence and competence to meet the objectives of your professional role and organisation.


Assessment

  1. Timed observed structured clinical exam (OSCE) minimum 30 mins
  2. Critically Reflective portfolio (pass/fail) 

Funding

£1,887.00

Why choose Greenwich?

We have over 25 years’ experience as a trusted provider of health and social care CPD.

Our academic staff have both practical expertise and academic skills to develop and support professional learning.

Our courses are developed in partnership with NHS colleagues and education providers, with input from students, service users and carers.

State-of-the-art facilities that include the brand-new Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre (GLASC).

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Course details

Course leader

Marlon Stiell

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Course delivery

Avery Hill Campus

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Prerequisites

•    Applicants must be working in a clinical role where they are required to performed enhanced physical assessment on a regular basis.
•    First degree 2.2 or above or equivalent.
•    Or /and evidence of successful study at level 6 or above within the last 5 years.
•    Current registration with NMC or HCPC or other relevant professional body.

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