Clinical Examination
You will learn how to take a detailed clinical history and will develop an understanding of correct techniques for a complete ‘head to toe’ physical examination.
Develop clinical examination techniques and confidence by practicing your skills in a safe environment with highly qualified clinicians. The course is interactive with opportunities for lots of practice, case studies and case analysis.
After completion of the course each student will be encouraged to find a clinical champion who will supervise practice and provide mentoring – a service we can provide.
Course Content
- Introduction to clinical examination skills
- Auscultation, percussion, palpation
- Communication skills
- Clinical interviewing skills
- How to take a history including chief complaint and present illness
- Components of history
- The importance of past medical history
- Family history and its significance
- Attributes of symptoms
- How to document information covering abbreviations
- Vital signs
- Inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion
- HEENT
- Examination of chest
- Cardiovascular examination
- Abdominal examination
- Neurological examination
- Endocrine system including thyroid
- Mental status
- The limbs and trunk: tone and power; sensation and coordination; reflexes
- Locomotor system: examination: demonstration and practice: joint dysfunction; muscle dysfunction
- Legal and professional issues
- Competency-based frameworks and importance of mentoring
- Medication review
- Medication management including independent prescribing
Aims/Objectives
By the end of the course delegates will:
- Understand the principles of correct health examination and social history taking
- Gain confidence in performing a detailed ‘head to toe’ physical examination
Who should attend
- Nurses – Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, District Nurses
- Doctors
- Medical students
- Pharmacists
- Paramedics and Ambulance Technicians
Duration
3 days
Price
£399.00 per person including course materials and a certificate of attendance.
Course Dates
In addition to the course dates above, we can also deliver this course to groups on your own site. For more information, contact us.
Book your place on this clinical examination course now.