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Class of 2017
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Session Title:
RFM: Dizziness/Vertigo
Description:

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
1399 Given a patient with “dizziness”, conduct a history so as to distinguish true vertigo from other types of dizziness.
1400 Identify which medications are likely causes of vertigo and other types of dizziness.
1401 Conduct a relevant physical exam so as to rule out serious causes of dizziness, including assessment of orthostatic blood pressure, cerebellar & cranial nerve function, precordium, and cardiac rhythm.
1402 Identify patients with BPPV and be able to demonstrate the Epley maneuver for these patients.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
10387 EPA 1 (AAMC): Gather a history and perform a physical examination
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-1 me-2 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 ha-1 pr-1
10388 EPA 2 (AAMC): Prioritize a differential diagnosis following a clinical encounter
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-6 co-2 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
10393 EPA 7 (AAMC): Form clinical questions and retrieve evidence to advance patient care
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-6 cm-3 cm-5 cm-6 ld-2 ld-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
10398 EPA 12 (AAMC): Perform general procedures of a physician
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
me-3 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 cm-6 co-1 co-3 ld-2 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
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-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.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
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.
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
cm-5 Communicator
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
cm-4 Communicator
Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
co-3 Collaborator
Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias (e.g., bias related to gender, ethnicity, cultural background or health care role).

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(024) DIZZINESS, VERTIGO
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