Core Skills for the CASC

This book gives advice and practical tips on how to prepare thoroughly for RCPsych's CASC exam.

James Woollard (Author), Josie Jenkinson (Author)

9781909726543, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Paperback / softback, published 21 March 2016

80 pages
23.5 x 15.7 x 0.6 cm, 0.16 kg

This book gives advice and practical tips on how to prepare thoroughly for RCPsych's CASC exam, from six months before. It explains a range of communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, and other preparation methods and presents twelve mock stations, with instructions, to enable trainees to practice the techniques and skills described in the book.

Introduction
Part I. Core Skills: 1. Core communication skills
2. Verbal communication skills
3. Taking control
4. Structured presentations
5. Physical examination skills, investigations and cognitive examination
Part II. Planning your Preparation: 6. Developing the right knowledge
7. Individual preparation
8. Group preparation
9. The day of the exam
Part III. Putting Skills into Practice - Mock Stations.

Subject Areas: Psychiatry [MMH]