year-2-study-guide-2.. - School of Medicine - Trinity College Dublin
year-2-study-guide-2.. - School of Medicine - Trinity College Dublin
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Module 7: FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL<br />
PRACTICE<br />
ECTS Value<br />
10 Credits<br />
Clinical Skills<br />
Tutors<br />
SJH<br />
AMNCH<br />
Ms Clare Martin<br />
Ms Triona Flavin<br />
Dr. Jim Woo<br />
Ms Phillippa Marks<br />
Ms Marie Morris<br />
Contact Hours<br />
Time: Tuesday 9- 4pm in term time.<br />
Venue: Standardised program on two sites St James Hospital (SJH) and Adelaide and<br />
Meath Hospital (AMNCH)<br />
Aims<br />
The Year 2 Introduction to Clinical Practice & Clinical Skills course is mandatory and aims to<br />
introduce students to the basic elements <strong>of</strong> clinical practice so that students can maximise<br />
their learning opportunities as they proceed through the clinical undergraduate <strong>year</strong>s.<br />
• To develop, at first in a laboratory setting, the technical skills essential for the delivery<br />
<strong>of</strong> a safe effective service to patients. Students learn a range <strong>of</strong> practical skills<br />
including taking a clinical history, performing an examination and interpreting simple<br />
investigations<br />
• To focus directly on the range <strong>of</strong> skills necessary to ensure that students have<br />
rational and empathetic interactions with patients, in particular excellent listening<br />
and communication skills<br />
• To assist the development <strong>of</strong> the student as a member <strong>of</strong> a multidisciplinary health<br />
care team<br />
Course Content<br />
The program aims to deliver<br />
• Systems based bedside Clinical Examination<br />
• Practical Clinical Skills contact time<br />
• Shadowing allied health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and learning the skills <strong>of</strong> multidisciplinary team<br />
working<br />
• Communication Skills training<br />
• OPD exposure<br />
• History taking, preparation and case presentations<br />
• Series <strong>of</strong> seminars e.g. ECG, X-ray, Blood Pr<strong>of</strong>iles, Health & Safety, Hand Washing,<br />
Wound Care<br />
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