STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Accurately evaluate their own performance and the performance of co-workers using self-critique and peer review principles and tools.

 II.     Research and review professional literature and resources.

 III.    Use technology to develop professional documents and enhance oral presentations.

 IV.     Organize and present an oral presentation supported by visual aides.

 V.      Describe and document subjective and objective sections of SOAP format.

 VI.     Recognize and describe various medical documentation formats.

 VII.    Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication.

 VIII.   Understand different editorial styles (APA, MLA) used for clear and consistent presentation of written, professional documents..

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Technology

         A.      Page layout

         B.      Software skills

 II.     Oral Presentations

         A.      Including visual aides in presentations

         B.      Organizing a presentation

         C.      Delivering a presentation

         D.      Evaluation of an oral presenter and their presentation

 III.    Researching professional literature

         A.      Locating professional resources

         B.      APA editorial style

         C.      MLA editorial style

         D.      Listing sources

 IV.     Medical Documentation

         A.      Different medical documentation formats

         B.      ¿Subjective¿ in SOAP notes

         C.      ¿Objective¿ in SOAP notes

 V.      Communication with patients and peers

         A.      Verbal communication

         B.      Non-verbal communication

         C.      Interviewing the patient

 VI.     Assessment and evaluation of peers and self

         A.      Task analysis

         B.      Generic Abilities