Essential Clinical Skills for Aspiring Medical Students

16th February 2022 (Wednesday)

0900 - 1730 hours

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay

About:

This one-day course is aimed at GCSE students who are considering pursuing a career in Medicine. It will introduce students to a number of clinical skills with which medical students should be familiar, providing them with ample opportunity to gain hands-on experience, as well as appreciate the theoretical concepts behind such skills.

It is hoped that students will be able to discuss the skills practised and conceptualised in their applications to Medical School.

Skills Covered:

  • Aseptic Precautions in the Operating Theatre
  • Surgical Gowning and Gloving
  • IV Cannulation and Blood Drawing
  • Management of Burns
  • Types of Surgical Instruments and Handling
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Types of Sutures
  • Suturing Practice
  • Debridement of a Contaminated Wound
  • Laparoscopic Skills
  • Principles of Diathermy
  • Taking a Pulse
  • Using a Stethoscope for Auscultation of a Heartbeat
  • Using a Doppler Machine to Detect Blood Flow

Aimed at:

GCSE students who are considering a career in Medicine

Quick Information
This course is now fully subscribed.
Future dates will be added soon.
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Date 16th February 2022 (Wednesday)
Time 0900 - 1730 hours
Venue
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
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