Module 5 Presentation - Teaching Procedural Skills
- 1. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Teaching Procedural Skills
- 2. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School How to Teach Procedures • To many, teaching procedures is one of most rewarding aspects of clinical education. • Several key principles: – start with the basics – allow opportunity for successful completion of procedure – preserve well-being of patient and student
- 3. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School How to Teach Procedures • Careful preparation is key • Learn prior experiences of the learner – Seen one? Tried one? What questions do you have? • Review clinical indications and implications, not only the technical steps • Review potential complications and how to minimize them
- 4. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School How to Teach Procedures • Review performance objectives • Review equipment • Review anatomy and physiology • Review technique • Anticipate questions • Ensure preparation – Consider videos, models, diagrams, simulations
- 5. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School How to Teach Procedures • Use a systematic approach – review of equipment, practice, speak steps aloud • Always be mindful of patient’s experience • Give thoughtful corrections as needed – “Let me show you a helpful trick here” – “I am going to adjust the position of your hand” • Understand when appropriate to take over procedure
- 6. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School How to Teach Procedures • Debrief after the procedure: – Be specific and descriptive with feedback – Ask learners: What went well, what did they learn? What questions do they have? – Give specific suggestions and an action plan for improvement
- 7. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Thought Question Describe a procedure that was initially challenging for you to master and think about those that taught you to perform it. • What did they say or do that was helpful or not helpful? • How do these experiences influence your own style when teaching a procedure?
- 8. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Thought Question Think about the type of procedural teaching that you do in your specialty. • What new concept did you learn in the video that you can apply to that setting or to a specific procedure?
- 9. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Thought Questions • What are the biggest challenges about teaching procedures in your clinical setting? • What strategies can you use to address them?
- 10. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School Thought Question You are in the room with an intern who is performing a procedure for the first time. You notice the resident is struggling with the equipment. • Describe your approach to assuring the procedure is done correctly as well as maintaining the patient’s safety and comfort during the encounter.