Module 6Practical clinical examination

Abdominal Examination

Perform a structured abdominal examination and interpret findings alongside common presentations.

  • 2.5 hours
  • Face-to-face practical

What the module covers

  • Structured abdominal examination technique
  • Recognising normal and abnormal findings
  • Common abdominal presentations
  • Red flags and serious pathology
  • Escalation and referral considerations

Learning outcomes

  • Apply a systematic abdominal examination technique
  • Recognise abnormal findings and associated red flags
  • Describe appropriate escalation and referral routes

How learning is applied

Learning is applied through supervised practical examination and structured reasoning around case presentations.

Intended audience

Pharmacists and healthcare professionals developing clinical assessment, reasoning, prescribing or governance capability.

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