Module FOUN0597: Basics of Clinical Skills for Medics

Department: Foundation Year

FOUN0597: Basics of Clinical Skills for Medics

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To develop an understanding of a range of fundamental clinical skills.

Content

• Introduction to a range of skills and topics to include:
• Listening and questioning skills;
• Teamworking;
• Handwashing;
• Pulse and blood pressure;
• Heart and ECG;
• CPR.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of importance of handwashing as part of infection control.
• Knowledge of some standard calculation techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of CPR.

• By the end of this module the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of fundamental clinical skills including listening and questioning, team working, handwashing, use of some medical apparatus.

• Ability to argue logically orally.
• Ability to follow complex instructions.
• Ability to draw balanced conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Theory and practical skills will be introduced during practical sessions.
• Some practical sessions will require students to follow complex instructions and work together in a team, particularly when working with specific medical equipment. These sessions will be recorded in a reflective diary.
• Some practical sessions will require students to engage in specific activities designed to develop skills such as listening, questioning and arguing. Students will reflect on these in their reflective diaries.
• Subject specific knowledge will be tested through the invigilated test.
• Subject specific skills and key skills will be tested primarily through the reflective diary which is the coursework element.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Weekly exercises.