Is this the CIC stuff yall were missing? I scanned it so some of the words might be messed up as well as the formating.
Welcome to San Antonio! During the first four weeks of school you will be involved in one activity full time ? the Introduction to Patient Care module of the Clinical Integration Course. As director of the Clinical Integration Course, I will be working closely with you during July.
During the Introduction to Patient Care module you will:
1. Learn and master basic concepts in interviewing and establishing relationships with patients.
2. Learn and master basic physical examination skills.
3. Learn medical literature search techniques with Ovid software.
4. Obtain an American Heart Association Basic Life Support card.
The following written materials are used in the course: (The prices at the campus bookstore are included for
your reference.)
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking.
8th Edition, Lynn S. Bickley, 2002 $73.95
The Medical Interview: Mastering Skills for Clinical Practice.
4th Edition. John Coulehan and Marian R. Block. 2001 $33.95
Clinical Integration Course Manual $ 6.00
Learning physical examination skills requires instruments as well as printed resources. These instruments are expensive and the cost can create a certain amount of anxiety. You will be expected to have access to the following physical examination equipment by Friday of the first week of school: diagnostic set (ophthalmoscope and otoscope with pneumatoscopy bulb), stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, one high frequency tuning fork (512 Hz), one low frequency tuning fork (256 or 128 Hz), and a hand?held visual acuity card. The purchase of this equipment constitutes a major expense ? $600 to $1000 depending on which models you buy.
There is no need for you to buy this equipment now. We will discuss equipment during orientation week and you will have time to buy your equipment then. However, past classes have found the following information in advance of matriculation helpful.
Below are examples of equipment needed for the course. This is not an exhaustive list of all available equipment, rather examples of good quality equipment that will last. I have included model numbers and prices at the campus bookstore for those who want to compare prices ahead of time or shop elsewhere.
The list got really messed up when I tried to paste it in so IM me if you want it.
Following the Introduction to Patient Care module, you will be visiting clinical sites one afternoon per week during the rest of the year. In preparation for taking part in clinical sites, all students are expected to have an American Heart Association Basic Life Support card that is current through May 2006. We have arranged to have this training provided during IPC at a cost to you of $20. If you already have a card that is valid through May, 2004, bring it with you for our documentation and you will not have to repeat the BLS training.
If you have questions about any of the above or the course in general, please feel free to contact me or Mike Jones, Course Coordinator. I look forward to meeting you in July!
. I mean I knew I was going to have to study alot but I guess it just never really hit me that my whole life was going to change once school starts. If anyone feels the same way don't hesitate on venting with me.
