Clinical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals
Master the systematic approach to clinical reasoning across multiple healthcare disciplines, from medicine to veterinary care, in this evidence-based course.
Master the systematic approach to clinical reasoning across multiple healthcare disciplines, from medicine to veterinary care, in this evidence-based course.
This comprehensive course introduces healthcare professionals to the clinical reasoning process used across various medical disciplines. Based on research published in Medical Education, the course presents a systematic, step-by-step approach to clinical decision-making. Through real-life examples and interactive modules, participants learn to apply clinical reasoning in medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, collaboration, and the development of critical thinking skills essential for healthcare practice.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply the clinical reasoning process in healthcare settings
Analyze clinical situations using a structured approach across multiple disciplines
Develop critical thinking skills for accurate medical decision-making
Master collaboration and communication in clinical settings
Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios
Identify and overcome common pitfalls in clinical reasoning
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the clinical reasoning process across various healthcare disciplines. The curriculum is structured around seven key modules that cover real-life applications, simplified and formal models of clinical reasoning, and practical case studies. Special attention is given to collaboration, communication, and scholarship as essential competencies. The course includes expert discussions, teaching tools, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls in clinical reasoning. Based on research published in Medical Education, the course offers a systematic approach to understanding and implementing clinical decision-making processes.
Real Life
Module 1
The Simplified Formal Model
Module 2
The Formal Model
Module 3
Collaboration, Communication and Scholarship
Module 4
Concepts
Module 5
Pitfalls
Module 6
Experts' Toolbox
Module 7
Fee Structure
Instructor
1 Course
Distinguished Medical Educator and Clinical Reasoning Expert
Nathalie Caire Fon serves as Assistant Professor in the Emergency and Family Medicine Department at Université de Montréal while practicing as a family physician at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Her research focuses on advancing understanding of physicians' clinical reasoning processes, particularly through modeling typified objects and investigating reasoning difficulties. She has pioneered the use of mind mapping techniques to enhance the organization of clinical knowledge, contributing significantly to medical education methodology. As Scientific Director, she has developed innovative approaches to teaching clinical reasoning, helping medical students and practitioners better understand and apply complex decision-making processes in healthcare settings. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application in clinical settings, particularly in managing chronic and multimorbid conditions. Her contributions to medical education include developing interventions for students with academic difficulties and creating accessible learning tools for complex clinical reasoning processes.
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