Clinical Skills Training I and II give students practical experience in the examination of joints and other “hands-on” procedures such as taping techniques, injecting techniques, on-field management of acute trauma and interpretation of imaging. In each clinical skills training course, students are taught how to use on-line medical databases and practical aspects of using WebCT.

Clinical Skills Training 1 focuses on practical aspects of examination and management of injuries to the upper limb and cervical spine.
Topics covered include; cervical spine examination and imaging; management of concussion, dental issues, the wrist and hand, the elbow and shoulder including physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of shoulder instability and impingement. Students will undertake practice examinations of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand; make hand and wrist splints and mouthguards, and be involved in practical demonstrations of sporting techniques during this course.