Essential Clinical Assessment skills for Independent School Nurses

Course Aim

This practical clinical assessment skills training is designed to teach, revise or improve School Nurses physical examination skills.  The day will involve accurately assessing and examining students with a variety of commonly presenting issues, including respiratory, ENT, abdominal and musculoskeletal.

Colleagues attending will be guided through the gold standard approach in undertaking a physical exam, followed by a hands-on practical skills session.  Please note you will be expected to examine each other (through clothing!).  On the day, please bring equipment such as stethoscopes and otoscopes wherever possible.

This training is a fantastic refresher for experienced colleagues alongside those who are just beginning.

Key learning objectives include:

• Effective clinical history-taking
• Undertaking a thorough physical examination
• Spotting when something is potentially more sinister
• Practical hands-on session

Course fees are £279 + VAT per person.  Discounts available for 2+ colleagues attending