Clinical Skills, Personal and Professional Development/Vertical Themes 4 (U01761)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MED-4-csppd

This is a key vertical element that deals with many of the central vocational aspects of medical training. It is based principally on the acquisition of skills, competencies, attributes and attitudes, which will equip the graduate to function effectively as a doctor (Pre-Registration House Officer). It is complementary to the process of attaining high levels of knowledge, and is designed to integrate with other types of learning. There is extensive interaction and integration between the eight themes, including a unified assessment framework. Consultation Skills and Communication Skills will form an integral part of every module in Year 4. The aim is to enhance generic skills and develop skills for special circumstances (for example, exploring issues of sexual health in Genitourinary Medicine).

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

MBChB, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) per week for 42 weeks

? Additional Class Information : In Year 4 teaching and learning will take place primarily in hospitals with an attachment in General Practice.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes act as a definition of the core curriculum, provide "signposts" to direct students in their learning, and provide a clear and rational basis for assessment.

Assessment Information

Many of the modules will include formal assessment of Clinical Skills either during the clinical attachment or at the end of the module, although the model will differ as in the examples below:
- Communication skills with patients will be assessed formally during General Practice attachment, using video recording of consultations
- Clinical skills in Obstetrics and gynaecology/ Renal/ Haematology & Oncology/ Special Clinics Module will be assessed in an end of block Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Some clinical skills will be assessed using Structured Clinical Evaluation Exercises (SCEEs) during or at the end of the attachments. SCEEs may be used for formative and/or summative assessment of skills.