Application of Decision Making
Key information
- Start date:
- 23 May 2025
- Attendance dates:
23, 30 May 2025
06, 13, 20, 27 June 2025
- Venue:
- Kate Granger Building, 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YH
Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.
- Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
- Contact details:
- Post-registration Administration team
- Tel: +44 (0)1483 683576
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Level
7 (postgraduate) - Credits
15 - Module code
HCRM034
Module overview
This module will help you explore the role of decision-making within the healthcare environment. It will support you to explore your understanding and knowledge of the theories and models underpinning decision-making, judgement & human factors within healthcare, and the potential influencing factors including, policy, risk, resources, ethics, the environment, shared decision-making and the actual and potential consequences of the decision. It will also encourage you to consider your decision-making processes in relation to policy and view it from a micro and macro perspectives.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Critically analyse the theories underpinning decision-making, judgements, reasoning skills and problems-solving methodologies and how these apply to practice.
- Critically evaluate the impact of human factors in decision-making and its impact on their accountability for management decisions.
- Critically evaluate the evidence supporting professional practice and informed decisions.
- Critically explore influencing factors within the decision-making process.
- Analyse the significance of shared decision-making with critical application to different healthcare settings.
Course content
Indicative module content includes:
- Decision-making theory
- Pattern recognition
- Information processing
- Intrinsic and extrinsic factors
- Policy development
- Risk assessment and management
- Legal and ethical issues
- Human and system factors
- Financial considerations
- Shared decision-making.
Learning and teaching methods
Learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures and class discussions (Q&A)
- Workshops
- Debates
- Case presentations
- Seminar work.
Assessment
An in-depth critical analysis of a decision made within your practice area, exploring the application of theoretical frameworks around decision-making, judgement and associated human factors.
Word count: 3,000
Course leader
Annette Davies
Adult Nursing Field Lead
Entry requirements
- Ability to study at level 7
- Working in health and social care.
Fees and funding
£1,019
How to apply
Please download and fill in an application form.
Please note:
- Applications typically close six weeks before the module start date and may close earlier if we reach a maximum number of applications. If we still have spaces on the course, we may extend the application deadline date.
- It is important to ensure that you complete all sections and answer all questions, incomplete forms will cause a delay and may result in you missing out on an available place.
- If you are registered on a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course then you will need to complete an application form for each CPD module you wish to apply for.
Send your completed application to postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood the University's prospective student privacy notice.
If your sponsoring healthcare provider is funding you for this module, by submitting an application you agree to allow all information regarding your module (for example your exam results) to be shared with the sponsoring provider.
Cancellation policy
If you withdraw less than seven days before the module commences or do not attend on the first day (without informing the module administrator) the full cost of the module will be charged. Withdrawals after the module commences will also be charged.
Module availability
Places are confirmed approximately one month before the module start date. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
Disclaimer
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to module content) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the module. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a module with us. Read the full disclaimer.
Course location and contact details
Campus location
Kate Granger BuildingOur Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS degree, nursing and midwifery, and health science courses are taught at the Kate Granger Building (30 Priestley Road), on the Surrey Research Park.
Additional information
Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.
Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH.
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1483 683576
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH