Essential Clinical Skills for Aspiring Medical Students
13th February 2024
0900 - 1730 hours
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay
About
This one-day course is aimed at A Level 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
- Scrubbing and Handwashing Technique
- Closed Method of Gowning and Gloving
- Correct Handling of Common Surgical Instruments and Disposing of Sharps
- Simple Suturing Technique
- Excision of a Simulated Cutaneous Lesion
- Draining an Abscess
- Debriding a Contaminated Wound
- Blood Drawing
- Basics of ABG Measurement and Interpretations
- Taking a Pulse
- Using a Stethoscope for Auscultation of a Heartbeat
- Basics of ECG Recording and ECG Interpretation
- Using a Doppler Machine to Detect Blood Flow
- Using a Tendon Hammer to Test for Reflexes
- Urine Analysis and Interpretations
- Basic Adult Life Support
- Basic Paediatric Life Support
- Basic Principles of Surgical Diathermy
- Simulated Laparoscopic Exercises
Aimed at
A Level students who are considering a career in Medicine
Quick Information
| Places are currently available. | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13th February 2024 |
| Time | 0900-1730 hours |
| Venue Google Maps |
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay |
| Course Fee | £95.00 |
| Closing Date | Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date. |
| Dress code | Professional/Semi-formal |
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