All the material we teach has been created by an award winning CCA student and has been reviewed by a Doctor at Salford Royal before it is taught to you, to ensure it is all accurate and useful.

We have recently moved our sessions to MedAll to reach a wider audience.

Upcoming sessions include:

Wednesday 19th February: Data Interpretation - ECGs, and Blood results.
Wednesday 26th February: Ethics and Prescribing.
Friday 7th March: Patient Assessments - History Taking.
Wednesday 26th March: Data Interpretation - ABGs, Microbiology, Urine, and Blood results.

Summary

Improve your patient communication skills by attending the fifth session in our teaching series, designed to help you ACE your CCA medical exams. This week we teach you the skills needed to effectively explain diagnoses and procedures to patients, and we also give you a general approach to explanation stations. After the teaching, you also get the opportunity to practice your new skills with 5th year volunteers in breakout rooms! Accredited by a Doctor at Salford Royal and hosted by an award-winning CCA student, it promises accurate and valuable teaching. Don't miss out on our upcoming sessions either (see more details below). Be ready to ACE your CCAs with us!

Learning objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand and apply the most effective techniques in explaining new diagnoses to patients.
After attending the session, participants should be able to demonstrate empathy and patience, crucial elements when communicating medical information to patients.
Participants will learn strategies to effectively explain medical procedures to patients, including potential risks and benefits, in a manner that is clear and comprehensible.
Following the session, learners should be able to practice the techniques learned through roleplay scenarios, with feedback provided for further development and improvement.
Participants will develop an understanding of the importance of open communication in a medical context and will be equipped with the tools to ensure trust and understanding between them and the patient.

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