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Year 3 CR3: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Haematology (CR3)

Introduction

Please see the Specialists section on Compas for more detailed information on the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Haematology systems.

In addition to the broad learning objectives given in the main Year 3 Handbook, students are expected to achieve the following objectives;

1. The development of core clinical and communication skills as per the Clinical Methods Handbook and the Communication Skills hand book

2. Core knowledge/skills in the cardio-respiratory system

3. Competency in relevant practical skills

4. Satisfactory completion of all CR3 PBLs

5. Attendance at the CR3 introductory week

6. Attendance at all GP sessions

7. Satisfactory completion of Year 3 SSCs

8. Attendance at the half day hospice visit is compulsory.

KEY TO THE PRIORITY OF CONDITIONS

By the time you reach Foundation Year, you will be expected to know about the conditions in this module. The Priority codes give you an idea of their importance:

Priority * = Emergency, life threatening or serious condition. Essential to bbe able to recognise and know how to treat.

Priority 1 = Have a good knowledge of these conditions; be able to recognise them and be familiar with their treatment

Priority 2 = Have some knowledge of these conditions and their treatment

Priority 3 = Be aware of the existence of these conditions and know where to seek more information about them

NOTE: VIRTUAL PATIENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON BLACKBOARD FOR THE FOLLOWING CR3 CONDITIONS: 

Hypertension,  Chest Pain,   Arrhythmias

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