Introduction to history taking and physical assessment
Course description
Taking a clinical history, physical examination and documentation for the following systems:
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Day 1 - Cardiovascular
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Day 2 - Respiratory
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Day 3 - Neurological
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Day 4 - Abdominal and candidate assessment
On all the days there will be the opportunity to practice history taking and physical assessment skills with patients and simpatients.
Aims and outcomes
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Learn and use the principles of a structured patient history.
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Perform a structured physical examination.
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Identify normal and common abnormal findings while conducting a patient examination.
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Document findings.
Target audience
Healthcare practitioners band 5 and above, with 12 months post registration experience. Practitioners should have direct contact with patients and have some responsibility for patient assessment.
Prerequisites
All candidates should have good knowledge in anatomy and physiology as this is not formally taught on the course. Support in the workplace with an experienced facilitator is strongly recommended.
Course type
Classroom. Theory and practical skills.
Cost
No charge for UHS employees
Non UHS employees £350
Course date
Course time
Course location
17, 24 and 30 October and 6 November 2012
9am to 4.30pm
AB263/4 Clinical skills, level B, South Academic Block, SGH
More dates will be added soon. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list please register for the course.
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