Clinical Skills, Personal and Professional Development/Vertical Themes 2 (U02857)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : MED-2-csppd

The course is a continuation of the course in first year and is directed towards helping the student acquire the skills, attributes and related knowledge necessary to practice medicine. It will include elements of critical appraisal and statistics. The course includes six system-based modules, each of five weeks duration, and attendance for clinical skills experience at teaching health centres in Edinburgh. The course will co-ordinate with the clinical experience of Year 1 and prepare the student for further clinical skills teaching in Year 3 and thereafter.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

MBChB, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 30 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Details in Year 2 Study Guide

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. Students should be able to demonstrate appropriate diagnostic skills, therapeutic skills, practical skills, knowledge and attitudes.

Assessment Information

Assessment marks will be from:
Patient Study Records from Introduction to Clinical Practice 20%
First Aid and Resuscitation Skills 10%
End of course Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) 70%