Competencies Assessed in Human Physiology

Effective Communication is evaluated by

requiring 6 bibliographic searches (Web, Med-line) and email transmission of a summary.

participating in our laboratory.

Basic Clinical Skills are introduced by

teaching students to take vital signs and blood pressure measurements.

enabling students to become proficient in phlebotomy and setting an iv line.

determining the students' own clinical lab results of blood and urine and interpreting the results.     

performing basic neurological testing skills, and ophthalmologic and otoscopic exams, etc.

Life-long Learning is evaluated by

requiring web-based searches to stimulate students to realize the need for
life-long learning.

using weekly discussion questions that emphasize important questions in biomedical science that
are as yet unanswered.

Self-awareness, Self-care, and Personal Growth are emphasized by

helping students to recognize the difficulties in mastering certain skills (e.g. phlebotomy), to be aware
of their individual deficiency in these skills, and to deal with the stress developed as a result of their
deficiency.

utilizing self-assessment quizzes and questionnaires to stimulate the students' awareness.

repeated self-measurement of sleepiness and sleep debt, with emphasis upon the physical and
psychological consequences of fatigue.     

Problem Solving is assessed by

using PBLs, computer-assisted diagnostic instruction and various exam questions.

Professionalism and Role Recognition is addressed by

discussing proper behavior during all experimental situations.

emphasizing how important demeanor and body language are during the conduct of procedures.