Year 2 CCA Crash Course (Manchester)
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Summary
Prepare for your Year 2 Clinical Competence Assessments (CCAs) with our tailored Year 2 CCA Crash Course focusing specifically on the Manchester curriculum. This online revision course not only covers the four most commonly assessed sessions in Year 2 CCAs - Basic History Taking, Ophthalmoscopy and the Eye, Otoscopy, Audiometry and Hearing and Drug Calculations and Dilutions, but also provides a unique peer-led learning environment led by experienced Year 3 medical students. With doctor-validated content and interactive worked examples, you'll deepen your understanding and enhance your practical skills. Get ready to take the first step towards CCA success - sign up now!
Learning objectives
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By the end of the course, participants will be able to effectively take a comprehensive patient history using structured techniques and frameworks.
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After completing the sessions on Ophthalmoscopy and the Eye, learners will be able to understand and interpret eye and optic tract anatomy, visual acuity tests, and color vision tests. They will have practical ability in using an ophthalmoscope and will possess a comprehensive understanding of the effects and mechanisms of autonomic drugs on ocular functions.
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Participants will acquire proficiency in otoscopy, Weber’s and Rinne’s tests, and audiograms, and will be able to distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing deficits. They will gain an in-depth understanding of ear anatomy and the mechanisms of hearing.
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After completing the session on Drug Calculations and Dilutions, learners will be adept at SI unit conversions, prescription writing, dose calculations, safe sharps handling, and drug preparation for administration.
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Overall, participants will develop enhanced confidence in their clinical competence, will have the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, and will be adequately prepared for the Clinical Competence Assessments in Year 2.