Courses

Abdominal Assessment Masterclass

OVERVIEW

An opportunity to develop abdominal examination and interviewing technique and an understanding of an array of gastrointestinal and urinary conditions.

"Another superb M&K course well worth attending! Tutor was fantastic!"

"An excellent theoretical practical course to suit staff at all levels of expertise, delivered with motivational guidance and feedback!"

"Brilliant teacher! I have learnt so much in a really fun way. Would thoroughly recommend this course to others!" 

Past course delegates

CONTENT

Advanced understanding of GI & Urinary Tract

Symptoms:

• Appetite
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dysphagia
• GI bleed
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

Conditions including:

• Appendicitis
• Ascites
• Obstruction
• Diverticulosis
• Hernia
• Changes associated with ageing

Liver Disease: Signs and Symptoms, liver failure

History Taking & Physical Examination Technique:

• Inspection
• Auscultation
• Percussion;
• Palpation
• Tenderness

Identifying structures:

• Bladder
• Colonic swellings
• Kidney
• Liver & gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Splenic Enlargement
• The Stomach

Pain: Localising and understanding cause

Rectal examination

Urological conditions, prostate examination

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

• To develop an enhanced working knowledge of examining the abdomen.
• Be able to identify major abdominal structures using examination techniques
• Take and accurately record a relevant clinical history.

ATTENDED BY

• Nurses
• Nursing Associates
• Allied Health Professionals
• Paramedics
• Physiotherapists