Procedure Elective
Title of Elective: Procedure Elective
Elective year: 4th year
Type of Elective: Non-Clinical
Course Site: UT Health Science Campus: IISC
Course Number: MDED 713
Blocks Available: Variable
Number of Students per Block:5
Faculty: Rhonda Hercher, MD
Length of Elective: 2 Weeks
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide medical students with a hands-on, immersive experience in performing essential clinical procedures within a simulated environment. Students will learn the essential elements of obtaining informed consent, and will have the opportunity to practice a variety of clinical procedures utilizing models and simulators. All students will learn to perform specified procedures, and student will be able to determine some additional procedures that they would like to learn and practice.
Course Learning Objectives and EPOs:
- Review and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology for procedures (EPO: MK-4)
- Perform basic procedures (EPO: PC-5)
- Describe the risks and benefits of procedures (EPO: MK-7, PC-2, PC-4)
- Cite the indications for specific procedures (EPO: PC-5, PC-6)
- Perform selected procedures in Simulation skills Lab (EPO: PB-2, PC-5)
- Refresh knowledge of skills reviewed using models and trainers (EPO: PBL-1, PBL-2, PBL-3)
- Develop a process for informed consent for procedures (EPO: PC-2, PC-4, PC-5, PB-1, IPC-1)
Procedures :
LEVEL I (faculty teach and practice)
- Arterial Line Insertion (trainer)
- Central line (trainer)
- IO (interosseous) insertion (trainer)
- LP (trainer)
LEVEL II (practice with faculty and perform)
- Ultrasound
- I and D
- Casting and Splinting
- Intubation trainer (Adult,5YOA, and infant)
- Suturing and Knot tying
LEVEL III (practice and perform)
- Injection sites (subcutaneous and IM)
- Catheterization (male and female )
- Blood pressure
- Breast Models with inserts
- Ear models with inserts
- Eye models with inserts
- IV arms
- Nasogastric tube
- Pelvic Models
- Prostate and Testicular models
- Ultrasound Trainers
Instructional Methods:
Demonstration, Independent Learning through videos and reading, simulations
Assessment Methods:
- M4 non-clinical assessment (50% of grade)
- Adequate completion of procedure and consent (50% of grade)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all third-year required clerkships
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Student prework with videos, readings about procedures, and informed consent
Day 2: LEVEL 1 procedures with faculty
Day 3: reading and independent work
Day 4: LEVEL 2 procedures with faculty
Day 5: reading and independent work
Day 6: reading and independent work
Day 7: LEVEL 3 open lab
Day 8: reading, independent work, and practice
Day 9: assessment
Day 10: complete evaluation and debrief
ECC Approved
September 2024