Y3 OSCE skills teaching and practice: Palpitations

Name: Y3 OSCE skills teaching and practice: Palpitations
Start: 2024-11-05T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-05T20:30:00+00:00

5th Nov 2024

7:00 - 8:30pm (GMT)

Cardiology

5th Nov 2024

7:00 - 8:30pm (GMT)

Event will start in 30 days

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Attendance certificate available

Free

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Description

This week we will be holding a session all about the causes of palpitations! The first 45 minutes will be a revision session taught by a senior medical student followed by a 45 minute session of OSCE practice using stations from geeky medics so you can practice your skills!

Our curriculum roughly follows the Y3 University of Manchester curriculum however we are not affiliated with the university and are open to anyone who would like to come!

The Code Blue OSCE Crew (CBOC) serves as an online, peer-led platform dedicated to clinical OSCE skills teaching for medical students, with the added support of medical professionals. CBOC is a recognized program under the IFMSA's Activities program, specifically affiliated with SCOME's 'Teaching Medical Skills' initiative.

We are proudly supported by Geeky Medics, who generously support our mission and endeavours.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries (Instagram @codeblueteaching | Email cbosceteaching@gmail.com)

For more information (including to register for our other sessions) see here: linktr.ee/codeblueteaching

Summary

Join us for an enlightening session on the causes of heart palpitations, led by a senior medical student. Use the opportunity to refresh your knowledge and sharpen your skills with OSCE practice using stations contributed by Geeky Medics. Our curriculum is closely aligned with the Y3 University of Manchester curriculum and is open to all interested medical professionals. This session is part of Code Blue OSCE Crew's online, peer-led platform dedicated to refining clinical OSCE skills for medical students and professionals. We enjoy continued support from Geeky Medics, who back our mission to educate and empower medical professionals. Register to secure your spot today.

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Learning objectives

1. Understand the physiological basis of palpitations and identify common triggers for these symptoms. 2. Learn to take a detailed and focused history specific to patients with complaints of palpitations. 3. Develop proficiency in performing clinical examinations specific to palpitations, such as cardiovascular and respiratory systems examination. 4. Understand and interpret investigation results related to palpitations, including EKGs, holter monitoring, echo, and other relevant tests. 5. Enhance communication skills pertinent to patient management, including how to explain the causes of palpitations to patients, discuss the management plan, and allay fears and misconceptions patients may have regarding their symptoms.

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