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a. Basics of Emergency Medicine

A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Emergency Medicine (EM).

b. History Taking Skills

EM history taking is different from other specialties. Patients may provide excessive information or red herrings. As an EM doctor, you will learn to: identify the most relevant information quickly, formulate a working diagnosis, rule out life-threatening conditions, initiate prompt treatment, and ensure safe discharge or transfer.

c. Communication and Conflict Resolution

The Emergency Department (ED) is fast-paced with diverse patient needs. Training includes managing patients refusing or demanding certain treatments, handling situations where life-saving treatments for children are refused, discussing resuscitation and DNAR orders, and identifying and safely managing child abuse, elderly abuse, or domestic violence cases.

d. 50 Most Common Medical Emergency Conditions

Candidates will learn to evaluate conditions such as: chest pain, headache, back pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, haemoptysis, haematemesis, haematuria, epistaxis, vaginal & rectal bleeding, testicular, eye & ear pain, skin rashes, fever, jaundice, diarrhoea & vomiting, sepsis, septic shock, dysphagia, STDs, urinary tract infections, cardiac failure, pulmonary embolism, skin infections, cellulitis, head injuries, trauma management, pregnancy complications, stroke, paralysis, fits in children, paediatric rashes & URIs, child abuse & negligence, elderly abuse & negligence, domestic violence, drug overdoses, burns, mental health emergencies, acute confusional states, psychosis, collapse, unconsciousness, cardiac arrhythmias, endocrine emergencies (DKA), fluid & electrolyte imbalances.

e. 50 Emergency Medical Procedures

Candidates gain hands-on experience in procedures including airway management (basic, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal), bag valve mask ventilation & oxygenation, needle decompression for tension pneumothorax, IV access, venepuncture, arterial blood gases, suturing, wound incision & drainage, nail haematoma drainage, fracture management, plaster application, splints & slings, basic life support (adult & paediatrics), removal of foreign bodies (airway, eye, vagina), neonatal resuscitation & antenatal exams, shoulder dislocation relocation, ECG, radiology & trauma skills, and many other essential EM procedures.

f. 10 Most Important Clinical Examinations in EM

Examination of stroke, poisoning & dizziness, cardiovascular & respiratory examinations, abdominal, back, neuro, and maxillofacial exams, and examination of unconscious patients.

g. Special Workshops

Trauma management: stepwise ABCD approach; management of acutely unwell patients; ECG workshop led by UK cardiologist; radiology workshop covering 50 most common abnormal X-rays, CT, and ultrasound images.

Hands-on learning with UK-qualified consultants, covering 100 EM conditions & procedures, preparation for UK Foundation Competencies, and a gateway to London Global EM Programme for MRCEM, MRCP, and MRCPCH.

Guidelines and Expectations 

• Attendance: Candidates must attend more than 80% of live lectures.
• Missed Lectures: Any missed lecture must be completed within the same week by watching the recorded session. Candidates must write reflective learning points and upload them to their personal folders.
• Study Requirements: Candidates are expected to read and review all resources and guidelines recommended by the tutor.
• Clinical Case Presentations: Each candidate must present a clinical case. Marks will be awarded for each presentation, which will be uploaded to their portfolio along with tutor feedback.
• Practical Sessions: Candidates must attend the practical session conducted at their local university near the end of the course.
• Practical Session Details: The practical session will run for 4 days, 10 hours per day (total 40 hours). During this time, candidates will be trained in 50 Emergency Medicine procedures as outlined above.