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CLS 301: Clinical Skills I: History Taking, Physical Examination & Basic Diagnostic Reasoning (300 Level)

Longitudinal clinical skills thread: comprehensive medical history taking, systematic physical examination (cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological), and basic diagnostic formulation.

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Course Overview

Longitudinal clinical skills thread: comprehensive medical history taking, systematic physical examination (cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological), and basic diagnostic formulation. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. The Clinical Encounter: Infection...

What You'll Learn

  • Elicit a comprehensive, structured medical history including chief complaint, HPI, ROS, and psychosocial background.
  • Measure and interpret vital signs: radial pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature, and SpO2.
  • Demonstrate systematic physical examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and abdominal systems.
  • Conduct a standardized cranial nerve and peripheral neurological screening examination.
  • Synthesize clinical findings into a structured problem list and prioritized differential diagnosis.

Requirements

  • Passing of 1st Professional MBBS Examination

Degree Programme Curriculum Context

This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.

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Course Curriculum

Open-access academic curriculum. All foundational lectures available to read free.

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20 Lecture
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1. The Clinical Encounter: Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Chaperoning, Consent & Respect: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements

CLS 301 • 300L • Clinical Skills Thread • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 The Clinical Encounter: Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Chaperoning, Consent & Respect: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: CLS 301: Clinical Skills I: History Taking, Physical Examination & Basic Diagnostic Reasoning (300 Level) • Com...

2. The Clinical Encounter: Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Chaperoning, Consent & Respect: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management

CLS 301 • 300L • Clinical Skills Thread • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 The Clinical Encounter: Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Chaperoning, Consent & Respect: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: CLS 301: Clinical Skills I: History Taking, Physical Examination & Basic Diagnostic Reasoning (300 Level) • MDCN...

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3. The Clinical Encounter: Infection Control, Hand Hygiene, Chaperoning, Consent & Respect: Formative Clinical Case Assessment

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CLS 301: Clinical Skills I: History Taking, Physical Examination & Basic Diagnostic Reasoning (300 Level)
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10 Chapters
20 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level intermediate
Taught in English
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Certification of Completion
Category: University - Medicine & Surgery
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