The Apprentice Doctor® 'How to Examine Patients' Foundation Course and Kit

We have upgraded the entire kit and the good news is that the "The How to Examine Patients Foundation Course and Kit VERSION 3" is now available!!!

Here's what we've added

1) The CDROM has been completely re-done with better graphics, navigation and more features. It now works on PCs and Macs.

It also covers additional topics on...

1) Diagnosis
2) Body Fluids
3) Trauma
4) Specific Diseases

Additional projects have been added like...

1) The Signs of Inflammation
2) The Examination of a Swelling
3) A Nutritional Audit
4) Determine the BMI
5) Dehydration
6) Edema
7) Levels of Consciousness
8) Prevention of Injuries
9) Surface Areas of Burns

2) Urine Test Strips are now included in the kit so you can now do the urinalysis practical projects on the CDROM.

3) A Reflex Hammer is also now part of the Foundation Kit allowing you to do all the projects related to the Nervous System.

4) Professional Double-Membrane Stethoscope

Who can benefit from the course?

The Apprentice Doctor "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course has been applied successfully in the following settings:

Can I complete the course on my own?

When you order the "How to Examine Patients" Kit you will receive:

• The interactive course material on CD-ROM
• A kit containing medical instruments and items required to complete the projects on the CD-ROM

The course can be completed in the comfort of your home at your own pace, and should take about 2 weeks (6-8 hours per day) to complete.

Parental guidance is recommended for students younger than 18 years of age. We recommend that a qualified individual (a doctor, professional nurse or biology teacher) evaluate and assess the student's knowledge and sign their certificate on completion of the course.

The course material is perfectly suited for use in a group situation, and it is being used by a number of high schools as course material to supplement the Biology/Life Sciences curriculum. Some high schools have a structured pre-med class and of course The Apprentice Doctor "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course is perfectly suited as course material for these pre-med classes!

What are the basic subjects that the course covers?

To answer that question, let's have a look at The Apprentice Doctor "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course Index:

INTRODUCTION

1. Basic Principles Of Hygiene
2. Taking A Medical History

A. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EXAMINATION

1. Sound: A Biomedical Perspective
2. The Ear And Hearing
3. Light: A Biomedical Perspective
4. The Eye And Vision
5. Medical Instruments
6. The Examination Of A Patient

B. THE HUMAN BODY

1. The Covering System
2. The Skeletal System
3. The Muscular System
4. The Nervous System
5. The Endocrine System
6. The Cardiovascular System
7. The Lymphatic System
8. The Respiratory System
9. The Digestive System
10. The Urinary System
11. The Reproductive System
12. Careers in Healthcare

More information regarding the 40 practical projects

Yes! To begin with, you will learn the basic principles of medicine, such as proper hand-washing technique (can be applied to surgeons scrubbing before surgery), and filling in a patient's medical file.

Then the enjoyment really begins in earnest when you learn how to accurately perform many medical tasks routinely performed by doctors. It's lots of fun!

The instruments, items, charts and diagrams (included with the kit at no extra cost when purchasing the course material on CD-ROM) are used to complete the majority of these projects. Three additional items are required for three of the practical projects and for the sake of package size, affordability and shipping weight, these were not included. A blood pressure meter, reflex hammer, and urine test strips were omitted and are available at any pharmacy.

Let's have a look at The Apprentice Doctor "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course Projects Index:

• Project 00 A Technique For Proper Hand Washing
• Project 0 Taking A Medical History
• Project 1 The Qualities Of Sound
• Project 2 An Introduction To Percussion
• Project 3 Medical Sound Samples
• Project 4 Examine The Ear
• Project 5.1 Mixing Colors Of Light
• Project 5.2 Inspect The Color Of The Mucous Membranes
• Project 6 Examine The Eye
• Project 7 The Snellen Test
• Project 8 The Blind Spot
• Project 9 The Stethoscope And Sphygmomanometer - Assembly And Care
• Project 10 The Stethoscope - Familiarize
• Project 11 The Structural Arrangement Of The Body
• Project 12 Subdivisions Of The Chest
• Project 13 Subdivisions Of The Abdomen
• Project 14 A Percussion Model Of The Chest
• Project 15 Technique For Medical Percussion
• Project 16 Examination By Percussion
• Project 17 Examine The Skin
• Project 18 Examine The Nails
• Project 19 Examine The Hair
• Project 20 The Bony Landmarks Of The Body
• Project 21 Joint Sounds
• Project 22 Body Temperature
• Project 23 The Muscles Of The Body
• Project 24 The Heart Rate
• Project 25 The Pupil-Light Reflex
• Project 26 The Facial Nerve
• Project 27 Spinal Nerve Reflexes
• Project 28 Growth Chart
• Project 29 Turbulence In The Flow Of A Liquid
• Project 30 Heart Sounds
• Project 31 Blood Pressure
• Project 32 The Body's Lymph Nodes
• Project 33 The Respiratory Rate
• Project 34 Respiratory Sounds
• Project 35 Breathing Movements
• Project 36 Examine The Oral Cavity
• Project 37 Taste Laboratory
• Project 38 Gastrointestinal Sounds
• Project 39 Examine The Abdomen
• Project 40 Urinalysis
• Project 41 Heart Sounds: An Unborn Baby

What will I learn from this course?

Far too many things to mention here, but in a nutshell, by the end of the course you will have:

• A good knowledge of how the human body works
• Various techniques used by the family doctor to examine the human body to make a diagnosis
• A general knowledge of the instruments used by a doctor and you will be able to understand and use those infamous medical terms

What do I get for my order?

• A CD-ROM which contains the course material and practical projects.
• A stethoscope, a digital thermometer, examination gloves, masks, alcohol swabs, tongue depressors, an examination light convertible into an otoscope, a marker pen and ruler and a variety of medical charts and diagrams - all of which will be used as you work your way through the CD-ROM.

Can I use this course to replace my doctor?

No! Your doctor studied for many, many years and accumulated a wealth of practical experience before he/she could apply to register at a professional board allowing him/her to sell their skills. The Apprentice Doctor® "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course will certainly allow you to perform some basic self-examinations but if there are any suspicions of an abnormality, your family doctor must be consulted for a professional opinion! It is illegal to use the information from the course to consult with, diagnose, or treat people.

Is this a difficult course to work through?

This course simplifies complex medical concepts to make it easy to understand! You will walk away from The Apprentice Doctor® "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course having built up an extensive library of knowledge about medical methods and techniques. What's more, you will practice what you've learned, and thus thoroughly retain that knowledge for years and years.

Are there any practical applications to the course material?

That is what makes the "How to Examine Patients" Foundation Course unique. No other course provides career-orientated knowledge backed up with practical applications, AND real tools and instruments to practice. For example, one of the things you will do while working through the course is learn how to listen to and analyze a heartbeat, and then use the stethoscope in the kit to listen to your own or someone else's heartbeat.

You will learn...

• How to professionally care for wounds
• How to tie a number of surgical knots (6 practical projects)
• Click here to have a look at a sample project of the course material
• A variety of suturing techniques (13 practical projects)
• About suturing instruments and items, needles, suture thread etc...
• How to neatly tie sutures and avoid ugly scars
• How to hold a needle holder and work with a tissue forceps
• How to properly line up a wound margins
• How to elevate a wound when suturing and why that's important
• How to treat a wounds aseptically and minimize the chance of infection
• How to correct a dog's ear suturing defect
• How to prevent common wound complications like wound dehiscence (when a wound opens again)
• Experience various incredible case studies
• Test your knowledge while having fun - playing suture games
• Assessment modules included for teachers and lecturers

"What is The Apprentice Doctor® 'How to Stitch-up Wounds' Course & Kit?"

The Apprentice Doctor is a brand of products designed to assist young people toward becoming medical professionals and to encourage those who are undecided to choose a career in healthcare.

The "How to Stitch-Up Wounds" course material comes on an interactive CD-ROM, and teaches you the basic principles of suturing and wound care through video clips, illustrations, detailed instructions, games, and more. With an 18-piece suture kit included, you will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills while performing 26 practical fun projects!

And if you sign up to receive Letters from the Doc, you will also gain access to new projects online, which you can then complete using the instruments in your kit.

"Who can benefit from the 'How to Stitch-up Wounds' Suturing Course?"

The Apprentice Doctor® "How to Stitch-up Wounds" Course has been designed with the following students in mind:

"What are the objectives of the course?"

The aim is to equip you with a basic understanding of the theory of suturing wounds and for you to acquire the skills to confidently tie surgical knots and suture lacerations.

On completion of this course you should have a good understanding of:

And you should also have the following skills:

"What are the basic subjects that the course covers?"

To answer this question, let's have a look at The Apprentice Doctor® "How to Stitch-up Wounds" Course index:

• Introduction and Preparation
• Basic Principles of Wound Care
• Surgical Knot Tying
• Basic Suturing Techniques
• Complications of Suturing

"Can you offer me more information regarding the 26 practical projects?"

Yes of course! You will learn how to tie a variety of common surgical knots, how to stitch-up wounds and care for wounds using a 3-layered artificial skin that was specifically designed to imitate the feel and elasticity of the skin. The instruments and items (included in the kit at no extra cost when purchasing the Course material on CD-ROM) will be used to complete the majority of these projects.

Now let's have a look at The Apprentice Doctor® "How to Stitch-Up Wounds" Course projects index:

• Familiarize yourself with the Suture Kit
• Attach Suture Material to a needle
• How to clip the needle to a needle holder
• Prepare imitation skin for practicing suturing
• How to construct a rod for practicing suturing
• A demonstration of a square knot and a granny knot
• Make a square knot: Two-hand tie
• Make a square knot: One-hand tie
• Make a surgeon's knot: One-hand tie
• Make a square knot: Instrument tie
• Make a surgeon's knot: Instrument tie
• How to place subcutaneous sutures
• How to place interrupted sutures
• How to place interrupted sutures with buried knots
• How to place continuous sutures
• How to place continuous interlocking sutures
• How to place horizontal mattress sutures
• How to place vertical mattress sutures
• How to place "far and near" sutures
• How to place subcuticular sutures
• How to place purse string sutures
• How to correct a dog's ear
• How to correct unequal levels of tissue
• How to remove sutures

Benefits (CD-ROM and Medical Kit):

• Get insight into the methods doctors use to make an accurate diagnosis
• Learn about and physically practice medical skills that medical students will only learn years later in medical school
• Learn in detail how medical instruments work and discover secrets about using them for reasons other than the obvious
• Start using medical terminology
• Use real medical instruments and items (included in the package) to practice what you learn on the CDROM
• Learn and practice the methods for examining patients
• Learn how to perform a visual acuity test
• Learn how to assess the body's lymph nodes
• Learn the best method for taking a blood pressure accurately
• Discover how to elicit a number of neurological reflexes, and what they tell us
• Learn how to find the positions of the internal organs of the body and their relationship to the external landmarks
• Listen to numerous bodily sound samples and learn how to identify abnormalities
• Identify heart murmurs
• Learn how to assess the body's mucous membranes and understand the medical significance of variations in the colors of the mucous membranes
• Listen to an unborn baby's heartbeat
• Discover diagnostic secrets long before starting your formal studies
• Understand the human body from a doctor's perspective
• Improve your chances of being accepted into the medical school of your choice
• Gain practical experience by examining your own body, and those of your family and friends
• Learn how to diagnose a number of diseases
• Discover how a professional doctor examines patients through video-clips with commentary
• Get an inside view of the workings of the human body through animations
• Understand and apply the basic principles of sterility and asepsis
• Visit amazing medical websites through links on the CDROM
• Impress your friends and even your doctor with your medical knowledge
• Learn about a variety of healthcare and related careers
• Increase your dedication and love for medical science as well as the human body
• Learn to cope with medical-related pressures, and retain your sense of humor even under severe pressure with abundant medical humor throughout the course
• Practice the habit of safety first in all situations
• Learn how to make proper notes and minimize medico-legal risks
• Find out how you can invest in instruments that can carry you through medical school, and your professional career as a doctor
• Understand every step when a doctor examines you
• Enable yourself to take responsibility for your own health
• Discover common signals the body gives you when it's trying to tell you something
• Assess growth and development scientifically
• Practice the art of being observant during a medical examination
• Access extra material for your science curriculum
• Work through amazing practical projects for the home-schooling science curriculum
• Discover the secret to why medical students are able to retain such an enormous amount or information during their study years
• Acquire a wealth of medical skills that will be of value to you for the rest of your life - above and beyond your career in healthcare
• Make sure, beyond any doubt, that you are suited to become a doctor
• Discover which specialty would best suit you after you become a doctor
• Fill in and frame your The Apprentice Doctor Certificate of Achievement on completion of the course

"What do I get for my order?"

• A PC and Mac compatible CD-ROM which contains the course material and practical projects.
• An 18-piece suture kit, imitation skin, suture thread and needles, and other items - all of which will be used as you work your way through the course.