Module 4Practical 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.

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