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# Diagnostic Reasoning: A Review for Nurse Practitioners

**Source**: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/cpd-course/diagnostic-reasoning-a-review-for-nurse-practitioners/
**Parent**: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/news/

## Course Format

This course is offered as a self-paced, online course through the University of Toronto’s Learning Portal – Quercus. There are nine modules of course work and two weeks for evaluation of participants. Participants will have access to the course for a 3-month period from the time of registration, and assignments are due before course access ends.

**In order to successfully complete and pass the course, participants will be evaluated by 3 methods:**

- Written submission of a case study from the participant’s practice (20%)

- Completion of nine online modules. (40% of total grade)

- Completion of post-module quizzes (40% of total grade)

## Schedule

|  | *Topic & Activities* |
| --- | --- |
| Module 1 | Review of Diagnostic Reasoning  Complete on-line e-module  Complete post-module quiz. |
| Module 2 | Cardiac System  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 3 | Respiratory e-module  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 4 | Gastrointestinal System  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quizzes |
| Module 5 | Neurological System  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 6 | Musculoskeletal System  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 7 | Genito-Urinary System  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 8 | HEENT (Eyes)  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete module on-line  Complete post-module quiz |
| Module 9 | HEENT (Throat)  Complete interactive e-module Case Study  Complete module on-line  Complete post-module quiz |
| Evaluation | Submission of Case Study assignment |

## Course Director

### Marnee Wilson

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Centre for Professional Development, University of Toronto \
Professional Practice Leader for Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital/Unity Health Toronto \

## Instructors

### Susan Chernenko

Associate Graduate Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

### Chantal Sorhaindo MN, NP-PHC (Global Health)

Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, NP in the Academic Health Team at Unity Health Toronto and Secretary, NPAO

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## Registration Information

Fees

**\ Diagnostic Reasoning: A Review for Nurse Practitioners \**
:   $499 + HST

Policy

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***Please Note***:

**Course Cancellation Policy**– The Centre for Professional Development reserves the right to cancel courses due to circumstances. The decision to cancel a course is normally made 15 days prior to the course. If you are enrolled in a course which is subsequently cancelled, you may apply your fee to another course, or receive a full refund. The Centre is not responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred by you.

Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.

**Refund Policy –**To withdraw from the online course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to[pd.nursing@utoronto.ca](mailto:pd.nursing@utoronto.ca) within 24 hours of registering for the course. No refunds will be given after this time limit. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax.

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## Contact Us

- (416) 978-5207
- [pd.nursing@utoronto.ca](mailto:pd.nursing@utoronto.ca)

**Centre for Professional Development** \
Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing \
University of Toronto \
155 College Street, Suite 130 \
Toronto, ON, Canada \
M5T 1P8