nMRCGP Clinical Skills Assessment
CSA Course Description
1 day intensive preparation for the nMRCGP CSA examination
THE MODEL: The course covers all the areas in the Pendletons Model relating each to the marking scheme in the CSA. We explore techniques that allow you to be flexible in challenging cases, yet score in all the areas of the assessment model. Finally, we cover possible challenging cases that you may encounter in the CSA followed by a demonstration for you to assess and feedback.
THE MATTER: This the part you need to know to solve the random problem that comes through the door. The course aims to cover the knowledge base required to manage the more challenging problems in the CSA, by means of a comprehensive checklist. This ensures that nothing important is missed during your preparation. The course includes simulations of some typical CSA stations to help you reflect on the first days work and construct your preparation plan for the Mock! (and your actual CSA test)
& THE MOCK: The only CSA course that gives you a real 12 station mock of the true CSA. You need to record this on a video camera for self assessment with your trainer or it can be left to be marked by our GP trainers. The date for the mock test will remain flexible, in order to allow preparation time, but needs to be booked at registration before the theoretical CSA course.
nMRCGP CSA Course Programme :
- 09.30 Registration
- 09.45 The CSA - an overview
- 10.00 The Chosen Consultation Model Simplified
- 10.50 How to Tick the boxes - Video Session
- 11.50 Coffee break
- 12.15 Time Management And Flexibility Skills
- 12.50 Non Verbal Communication - Use of silence
- 13.35 Lunch
- 14.30 On the Spot !
- 15.30 Challenging CSA Cases
- 16.30 Break for refreshments
- 16.50 Hot topics for the CSA : Topics to focus after the course
- 17.30 Summary and final tips
- 18.00 Close