Office of Special Programs/CE

 Course Information

History Taking and Physical Examination Review:
Improve Your Clinical Efficiency
March 6-7, 2010

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University will host the annual continuing education activity, History Taking and Physical Examination Review, on March 6-7, 2010, to offer podiatric professionals an opportunity to improve clinical efficiency.

This certificate program was developed in response to requests from podiatric physicians who want to refine and enhance their skills in performing history and physical examinations on admitted patients.  The program is based on a course taken by students at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

• Perform a concise yet comprehensive history and physical examination on the preoperative patient.
• Use appropriate communication skills to build a trusting doctor-patient relationship.
• Identify abnormal findings that would require consultation.
• Obtain accurate vital signs.
• Examine the head, eyes, ears, nose and throat.
• Examine the lungs, cardiovascular system and pulses, and abdomen.
• Examine the musculoskeletal and neurological systems of the upper and lower extremities.
• Be able equate the findings from a pre-operative or admission H & P to the patients surgical risk.

The program includes required reading prior to attending the program, a pretest on these studies and a review; then lectures, demonstrations and hands-on labs on each of the areas/systems examined.  Standardized patients provide for a realistic patient encounter.  Scholl College grants 17 continuing education contact hours for this course.

When asked if past participants would recommend this course to others, their replies were:

• "Yes, help them have confidence in exam."
• "Yes, very thorough - very good review."
• "Yes, very hands on, practical teaching technique, so we will remember what was target."
• "Yes, one of the most useful programs that I have attended."
• "Yes, it is needed by all podiatrists."

Registration and Cancellations

Brochure/Application Form 

Requests for cancellations must be received at least two weeks in advance of the course for a refund, less $50 processing fee and cost of materials.  the College reserves the right to make changes to the program if necessitated by illness or emergency.

 Course Schedule

Course Brochure

For further information, call 847-578-8410, fax 847-775-6521 or e-mail Ellie.Wydeven@rosalindfranklin.edu.

Accreditation

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.  As an approved sponsor, Scholl College grants seventeen (17) continuing education contact hours for this continuing education program.  Application for approval will be made to all states with mandatory continuing education requirements.

Disclosure

The speakers at this program have no significant financial or other relationship with any commercial organizations relevant to his presentation. 

 Hotel and Site Information:

Program will take place at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 North Michigan Avenue (Driveway Entrance on 541 North Rush Street).

This stunning hotel is conveniently situated in the midst of the downtown Chicago area within close proxmiity to world-class shopping, restaurants, and music; to the museum and theatre districts; to Millennium and Grant  Parks, to Navy Pier; and to numerous other sites of interest.  For more information on the hotel and area attractions, click Chicago-Marriott-Downtown-Magnificent-Mile

Travel Information:

From Airport

Chicago/OHare - ORD

• Phone: 1 773 686 2200
• Hotel direction: 15 miles  SE
• Driving directions: Take I-190 East into I-90 (Kennedy Expressway) East to the Ohio Street Exit (50B). Ohio Street is a one-way street eastbound. Take Ohio Street to Rush Street. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.
• Subway service, fee:  2.10  USD  (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare: 45.00  USD  (one way)

From Airport

Chicago/Midway - MDW

• Phone: 1 773 838 0600
• Hotel direction: 12 miles  NE
• Driving directions: Take Cicero Avenue north to I-55 North into I 90/94 West, (signs say To Wisconsin). Take Ohio St Exit (50B), Ohio Strieet is a one way street eastbound. Turn right on Rush for hotel entrance.
• Subway service, fee:  2.00  USD  (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare: 35.00  USD  (one way)

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 Updated December 8, 2009