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The Clinical Skills 1 course introduces the process of diagnosis and treatment through medical history taking, clinical examination, performance of basic clinical procedures and clinical assessment that is appropriate to the patient's needs. In year one the course covers the principles and application of clinical skills, clinical examination and communication skills in general terms and as applied to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. It also introduces students to the clinical environment and to patient centred care and patient safety. The professional and ethical principles of the doctor are introduced and the need for medical students to take personal and professional responsibility for their actions and their learning.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 20 credits (10 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The Clinical Skills 1 course introduces the process of diagnosis and treatment through medical history taking, clinical examination and clinical assessment that is appropriate to the patient's needs. In year one the course covers the principles and application of clinical skills, clinical examination and communication skills in general terms and as applied to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. It also introduces students to the clinical environment and to patient centred care and patient safety. The professional and ethical principles of the doctor are introduced and the need for medical students to take personal and professional responsibility for their actions and their learning. You will learn and develop your clinical skills over the 5 years of the MBChB programme and throughout your postgraduate career. This first year course in clinical skills will provide you with a strong platform for developing the communication skills (with both patients, families and healthcare colleagues) and the patient examination skills which will be required of you when you first start working as a doctor.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided in January following the formative OSCE thus allowing all students to learn and improve their skills further for the summative assessment in May. Students who fail have individual academic support and feedback meetings. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate the skills and organisation required to perform a General Examination of a patient including measuring body temperature. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe and apply the principles of effective communication with patients, relatives and carers and the concept of person-centred care |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate the professional behaviour expected of medical students when dealing with patients in a simulated setting and in ward placements |
| Conceptual | Apply | Perform an integrated examination in the simulated environment including general examination, examination of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe the structure of and demonstrate the skills required to elicit a full and holistic patient’s medical history including the patient perspective |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate clinical skills developed during the year in the context of a formative OSCE |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate appropriate history taking and clinical examination of the cardiovascular system and be able to undertake specified clinical procedures such as an ECG and manual blood pressure monitoring. |
| Procedural | Apply | Describe the principles of, and demonstrate documenting, accurate records of your assessment of a patient (including appropriate history and examination) |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate appropriate history taking and clinical examination of the respiratory system, adapting this to the patient’s condition, including being able to demonstrate use of peak flow meters, inhale |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Portfolio of engagement in the course including attendance and contribution in sessions, preparation for sessions and reflection on experiences Requirements for successful completion of the course include: · Attendance (students must attend 80% of all teaching sessions, tutorials and clinical ward placements). Authorised absences are not exempted from this requirement as students should make up any sessions missed due to ill health or other good cause · Professionalism – e.g. demonstrate good time-keeping, seek permission for any absences following the stated process, adhere to the dress code and IPC requirements. · Any low level concerns identified by staff are appropriately addressed · Completion of specific on-line NHS learning material at the time required (100% completion required) · Submission of reflective pieces
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Describe and apply the principles of effective communication with patients, relatives and carers and the concept of person-centred care |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate the professional behaviour expected of medical students when dealing with patients in a simulated setting and in ward placements |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Low stakes assessment takes place during teaching sessions. During the year each student will be assessed on competence in performing CPR and undertaking appropriate Infection and Prevention Control measures. Feedback will be provided to aid learning. Remediation sessions will be arranged for students who have not achieved these competencies. It will normally be expected that students demonstrate competency in these procedures before progressing to year 2. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Describe the theoretical basis and demonstrate the practical implementation of Infection Prevention and Control in clinical environments |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate the Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm and perform CPR and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively in the simulated environment |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 53 | Feedback Weeks | 4 | |
| Feedback |
Resit OSCE must be passed in order to progress to Year 2. Individual feedback will be provided through myMBCHB. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Describe the principles of, and demonstrate documenting, accurate records of your assessment of a patient (including appropriate history and examination) |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe and apply the principles of effective communication with patients, relatives and carers and the concept of person-centred care |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate the Adult Basic Life Support Algorithm and perform CPR and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively in the simulated environment |
| Conceptual | Apply | Describe the structure of and demonstrate the skills required to elicit a full and holistic patient’s medical history including the patient perspective |
| Procedural | Apply | Describe the theoretical basis and demonstrate the practical implementation of Infection Prevention and Control in clinical environments |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate the skills and organisation required to perform a General Examination of a patient including measuring body temperature. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate appropriate history taking and clinical examination of the respiratory system, adapting this to the patient’s condition, including being able to demonstrate use of peak flow meters, inhale |
| Conceptual | Apply | Perform an integrated examination in the simulated environment including general examination, examination of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate the professional behaviour expected of medical students when dealing with patients in a simulated setting and in ward placements |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate clinical skills developed during the year in the context of a formative OSCE |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate appropriate history taking and clinical examination of the cardiovascular system and be able to undertake specified clinical procedures such as an ECG and manual blood pressure monitoring. |
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