Module 4 — Practical clinical examination
Cardiorespiratory Examination
Perform a structured respiratory and focused cardiovascular examination and interpret the findings in context.
- 2.5 hours
- Face-to-face practical
- CPD accreditation in progress
What the module covers
- Structured upper and lower respiratory examination
- Focused cardiovascular examination technique
- Recognising normal and abnormal findings
- Auscultation and interpretation of added sounds
- Differential thinking and escalation of concerning findings
Learning outcomes
- Apply a systematic cardiorespiratory examination technique
- Recognise common normal and abnormal findings
- Interpret findings to support differential thinking
- Describe when and how to escalate concerning findings
How learning is applied
Learning is applied through supervised practical examination, peer practice and clinical reasoning discussion.
Intended audience
Pharmacists and healthcare professionals developing clinical assessment, reasoning, prescribing or governance capability.
Enquire about Cardiorespiratory Examination
Commission this module on its own or as part of the complete ACP Clinical Practice Development Programme.