Description
This one-day course will familiarise you with the DCH (Diploma of Child health) Clinical exam. You will gain a greater understanding of the assessment criteria, the key skills required and the pitfalls to avoid by focusing on exam technique and, through practice, how to approach each station.
Please note that this course is not for paediatricians.
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Absolutely worth it. Gives a structured approach to the DCH exam, sharing experiences, hopes and fears. Excellent faculty.
Overview
The teaching faculty, which is comprised of highly experienced consultant paediatricians, will provide a safe learning environment in which you will be encouraged to ask questions and share good practice.
There will be interactive workshops, small group work, discussions and role play all targeted at increasing your confidence in terms of succeeding in the DCH exam. The course will not involve real patients.
A key skill you will learn on this course is how to conduct a developmental assessment.
You will also receive a copy of the Clinical Cases in Paediatrics, DCH Examinations textbook as part of the course fee. The textbook can be posted to delegates who book on or before Sunday, 23 September 2018. Delegates who book after that date will receive the textbook on the day of the event.
Learning aims, objectives and outcomes
To prepare candidates undertaking the DCH Clinical exam and increase their confidence by building on the approved textbook through workshops run by experienced paediatric trainers, and, in the case of Communication and History, with the assistance of professional role players.
By the end of the course you should:
be fully aware of the exam format and what to expect in each of the various stations
have a clear understanding of the assessment criteria for each station and, therefore, what is required to pass
know the common pitfalls and how to avoid them
feel more confident about conducting a developmental assessment on a child, not just in the exam but also in everyday practice
have a clear idea of how to approach your revision between the course and the DCH Clinical exam.
Very clear about what the DCH exam expects from the examinee. A good faculty – knowledgeable, approachable and friendly.
Audience
DCH Clinical exam candidates preparing for the November 2018 exam.
80% of delegates who have attended this course in the last year have gone on to pass the DCH exam.