Medical Diagnostics Workshops
Young and aspiring medics from Ch7, Ch8 and Ch9 were given a superb opportunity to practice their skills in medical diagnostics this week. Pupils were taught how to use a range of real medical equipment commonly used to check vital signs of patients, including a stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer, thermometer and oximeter. After establishing the normal ranges of blood pressure, breathing rates, pulse rate, oxygen levels and body temperature, the students practised using the equipment to check the vital signs of themselves and their peers. Confident they were familiar with the terminology, pupils were then presented with the vital signs of a mystery patient, and needed to simulate the process of a medical diagnostician like a real GP: asking questions to ascertain their medical history, examining the patient and ordering further tests and investigations. Pupils also became trainee phlebotomists (practicing drawing simulated blood using a phlebotomy arm) and practised CPR techniques on a CPR dummy.
Anyone interested in joining or supporting the Liverpool College Medical Society, please contact Mrs Doran: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs Doran