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Class of 2017
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Course Title:
7720 - Clinical Skills III
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 59
Simulation = 43
Demonstration = 2
Independent Learning = 0.5
Lecture = 6
Workshop = 4
Discussion, Small Group (<12) = 3.5

Description:
Students advance their assessment skills of patients who have chronic health issues. They will develop verbal and written communication skills required for patient-centered care.
Keywords:
Assessment Methods
Clinical Documentation Review
Clinical Performance Rating/Checklist
Exam - Institutionally Developed, Clinical Performance
Narrative Assessment

Course Goals
Blueprint ID Course Goals
7428 Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history and physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation
Program Competencies: me-1 me-2
7429 Apply clinical reasoning skills in developing a differential diagnosis and list of potential therapies
Program Competencies: me-4 me-5 cm-3 cm-6
7470 Educate the patient on the nature of the illness and impact on the patient’s health over time
Program Competencies: me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 cm-6 sc-2 sc-3
7471 Obtain informed consent for specific interventions
Program Competencies: me-3 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-5 pr-1
7472 Write a referral letter and a consultation report
Program Competencies: me-4 me-5 cm-5 cm-6 co-1 co-2 pr-1
Program Competencies
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.
cm-1 Communicator
Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.
cm-4 Communicator
Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals.
cm-5 Communicator
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.