PLAB/UKMLA Part 2

This course caters to a diverse audience, including international medical graduates and medical students preparing for the PLAB Part 2 exam. Additionally, it serves as a valuable knowledge refresher for individuals who have experienced a gap in medical practice and are eager to revitalise their communication and clinical skills.

Our PLAB Part 2 course is widely recognized as the gold standard for international medical graduates aspiring to secure medical registration in the UK. It is particularly well-suited for the following healthcare professionals:

• International Medical Graduates (Doctors)

• Doctors aiming to enter the foundation program.

• Physician Assistants.

• Doctors in pursuit of a comprehensive knowledge refresher course across various medical specialties.

• Equip participants with structured clinical consultation skills.

• Foster patient-centered consultation approaches.

• Provide the necessary knowledge to effectively manage critically ill patients.

• Offer comprehensive training in the examination of stable patients across various medical fields, including Neurology, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Surgery, and clinical specialties.

• Address challenging communication topics, such as delivering distressing news, handling irate patients, managing medical errors, and practicing Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNARD) scenarios.

• Impart knowledge in conducting clinical examinations, including abdominal, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gynecological, and musculoskeletal assessments.

• Educate participants on prescribing policies and common errors.

• Provide insights into conducting telephone and video consultations with patients.

• Familiarize participants with the assessment of simulated emergency scenarios using high-fidelity manikins.

• Deliver knowledge and training in Adult and Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures.

Upon completion of the PLAB 2 course, learners will have the capacity to:

• Recognize signs of clinical deterioration in patients and take prompt and appropriate action.

• Employ various effective communication techniques.

• Demonstrate proficiency in assessing critically ill patients using the ABCDE algorithm.

• Conduct patient-centered consultations skillfully.

• Competently obtain a focused medical history, perform targeted examinations, and formulate provisional diagnoses or appropriate differential diagnoses.

• Master the essential techniques for common clinical examinations and medical skills.

• Navigate challenging communication scenarios using key principles and techniques.

• Effectively present information.

• Utilize the British National Formulary (BNF) appropriately.

• Appreciate the elements and significance of teamwork and effective communication within a medical team.

Upon completion of the PLAB 2 course, learners will have acquired the following competencies:

• Recognize and respond to patients experiencing clinical deterioration or cardiorespiratory arrest, following the guidelines set forth by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE).

• Conduct patient-centered consultations in a systematic and organized manner.

• Engage in meaningful and clear discussions with patients regarding their medical conditions.

• Demonstrate proficiency in essential clinical skills at the foundation year 2 level, including blood sampling, arterial venipuncture, male catheterization, intravenous cannulation, per vaginal and per rectal examinations, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and urine dipstick examinations.

• Perform systematic examinations on both acute and stable patients in various specialties, including Respiratory, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Abdominal, and Rheumatological.

• Write legally sound prescriptions with clear handwriting.

• Identify and rectify common errors in the prescribing process.

• Effectively manage challenging consultations with empathy and sincerity.

• Conduct safe telephone or video consultations.

• Understand the complexities of maintaining patient confidentiality while discussing illnesses with relatives.

• Skillfully obtain a focused medical history, accurately interpret findings, and arrive at provisional diagnoses.

• Perform focused examinations on both acutely unwell and stable patients.

• Interpret common blood test results and take appropriate actions based on the findings.

• Deliver sensitive news to patients and their families.

• Assess an individual’s capacity and take appropriate next steps.

• Provide advice and promote the well-being of both men and women.

• Effectively handover patients to other healthcare professionals.