A18 Patient Examination Essentials

Course summary

This two-day practical workshop is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills in history taking and physical examination across key body systems. Focusing on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and abdominal systems, the course offers a structured approach to gathering patient information and conducting safe, effective examinations. Through a combination of interactive lectures, demonstrations, and peer practice, participants will build confidence in applying these foundational clinical skills in real-world settings.

Who should attend?

All registered nurses
Nurse practitioners
District nurses
Health visitors
Modern matrons
Community matrons
Allied health professionals such as pharmacists and paramedics

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
2 day(s)	14 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the core principles and importance of effective history taking.
Confidently take a structured, safe health history from patients presenting with concerns related to the:
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Abdominal system
Demonstrate knowledge of key physical examination techniques.
Accurately perform physical examinations for each of the above systems.
Apply their learning through hands-on peer examination practice.

Course programme

Welcome and Introduction
Principles and Practice of History Taking
Overview of Physical Examination Techniques
Respiratory System: Examination and Practical Session
Cardiovascular System: Examination and Practical Session
Abdominal System: Examination and Practical Session
Integrated Review: Bringing It All Together

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TBA