Core Skills for the CASC

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

This book gives advice and practical tips on how to prepare thoroughly for RCPsych's CASC exam, from six months before. It explains a range of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and other preparation methods and presents twelve mock stations, with instructions, to enable trainees to practice the techniques and skills described in the book.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-03-21
Mått:157 x 235 x 6 mm
Vikt:160 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:80
Förlag:Royal College of Psychiatrists
ISBN:9781909726543

Utforska kategorier

Psykiatri inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

About the authors:Dr James Woollard is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist. He has held national policy development roles, and has taught and presented widely on technology in mental healthcare. From early career training in neuro-linguistic programming, he has developed an interest in advanced communication skills and the link with therapeutic techniques.Dr Josie Jenkinson is currently a higher specialist trainee in old age psychiatry. She is a past Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee and is currently completing a PhD in service evaluation. She has taught extensively at undergraduate and postgraduate level.James and Josie developed the `Core Adaptive Skills for CASC’ course currently run at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Recensioner i media

"A useful resource for people who plan to sit the examination. ...The contents of the book are comprehensive, practical, concise, and easy to read. The book consists of just 80 pages so it should not take long to grasp the essence of the examination." - East Asian Archives of Psychiatry (Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists)

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; Part I. Core Skills: 1. Core communication skills; 2. Verbal communication skills; 3. Taking control; 4. Structured presentations; 5. Physical examination skills, investigations and cognitive examination; Part II. Planning your Preparation: 6. Developing the right knowledge; 7. Individual preparation; 8. Group preparation; 9. The day of the exam; Part III. Putting Skills into Practice - Mock Stations.