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This module provides a comprehensive foundation in clinical exercise testing and interpretation -as well as core competencies required for registration as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Students will develop the knowledge and practical skills to safely conduct, interpret, and report a wide range of clinical exercise assessments across diverse patient populations.

Delivered within a world-leading hospital infrastructure, the module spans pre-exercise screening, risk stratification, and nutritional assessment; cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal testing; and functional testing in complex clinical groups, such as those with frailty or neurological conditions. Emphasis is placed on translating test results into individualised exercise prescriptions. Paediatric and perioperative considerations are also explored.

Through lectures, case-based learning, and hands-on practical training, you will be equipped to implement appropriate testing protocols, interpret data in the context of disease pathophysiology, and apply this understanding directly to clinical practice and research.

The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem-based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills and taking histories. The assessment predominantly assesses this. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 1, and Foundations of Medicine 1.

The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules.

Further details will be provided on Blackboard.

The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem-based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills and taking histories. The assessment predominantly assesses this. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course which is achieved by this module alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 1, and Foundations of Medicine 1.

The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules.

Further details will be provided on Blackboard.

The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills, history-taking and clinical examination. The assessment covers all of these areas. The module does not stand alone and should be recognised by teachers and students as part of the whole course alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 2 and Foundations of Medicine 2.

The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module, however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. Since this module focuses on clinical skills it will also overlap with and be supported by the learning during the fourth Y2 module on the BM4 programme – Medicine, Surgery and Primary Care, which takes place in Semester 2.

Further details will be provided on Blackboard.

The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learned through clinical topic weeks in which students learn in a style similar to problem based learning. This module focuses on the “doctor as a practitioner and professional” in the context of primary medical care and hospital based medicine and application of knowledge and understanding to real patients. In particular the module has a strong focus on practical procedures, consultation skills, history-taking and clinical examination. The assessment covers all of these areas. The module does not stand alone and should be recognised by teachers and students as part of the whole course alongside 2 other modules – Integration of Clinical Knowledge 2 and Foundations of Medicine 2.

The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module, however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. Since this module focuses on clinical skills it will also overlap with and be supported by the learning during the fourth Y2 module on the BM4 programme – Medicine, Surgery and Primary Care, which takes place in Semester 2.

Further details will be provided on Blackboard.

The module gives you an opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills from your first weeks within the Faculty of Medicine. There are three components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation and clinical skills.

The Clinical Practice 1 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care tutors and in General Practice surgeries will develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care.

The module gives you an opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills from your first weeks within the Faculty of Medicine. There are three components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation and clinical skills.

The Clinical Practice 1 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care tutors and in General Practice surgeries will develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care.

This module gives students the opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills throughout the year, building on learning from Clinical Practice 1. There are four components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation, hospital based experiences and clinical skills.

The Clinical Practice 2 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care and hospital-based tutors will further develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care. The sessions in University Hospitals Southampton allow students to compare and contrast how patients are managed in a hospital setting compared to primary care and further build on history taking, examination and clinical skills.

This module gives students the opportunity to meet patients and to learn important clinical skills throughout the year, building on learning from Clinical Practice 1. There are four components to this longitudinal module: practice-based experiences, campus-based facilitation, hospital-based experiences and clinical skills teaching/practice.

The Clinical Practice 2 module enables students to understand that patient care is underpinned by their teaching and learning in other modules. Time spent with primary care and hospital-based tutors will further develop your communication, medical history taking, examination and clinical skills while appreciating the importance of a holistic approach to health care. The sessions in University Hospitals Southampton allow students to compare and contrast how patients are managed in a hospital setting compared to primary care and further build on history taking, examination and clinical skills.

Clinical Practice and PPD is designed to enable you to understand and experience the practice of medicine through a combination of observational, clinical placements and classroom based sessions.

The classroom based sessions will help you evaluate and reflect on your placement experiences.

All the information you will gain from the placements and taught sessions will provide much of the material needed for writing your portfolio. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.