Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2011-2012
OHIO University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2011-2012
[Archived Catalog]
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OCOM 831 - Osteopathic Clinical Rotation Orientation
All OU-HCOM students begin their third year of medical training with an osteopathic clinical rotation orientation. This course is a cumulative experience that brings together 18 months of medical educational experiences in an interactive environment in preparation for beginning clinical rotations at the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education sites. At the conclusion of the summer session, students are able to document a full history and perform a physical examination; interpret a variety of radiographic studies; present clinical patients/cases to faculty and peers; and perform peripheral intravenous cannulation, nasogastric tube placement, Foley catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, CPR, defibrillation, suturing, skin biopsy, scrubbing, gowning, gloving and splinting. Additionally, they are able to provide appropriate documentation through the completion of a variety of medical records, including admit notes, admit orders, discharge summaries, surgical notes, labor and delivery notes, and prescriptions. Further, they can interpret diagnostic testing in the context of clinical cases; apply pharmacologic therapy in the context of a clinical case; perform and document a variety of focused osteopathic structural examinations; integrate osteopathic manipulative medicine diagnostic and treatment techniques into clinical practice; and obtain certification in advanced cardiac life support.
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