Elective Years 1 & 2: Emergency Department Experience

Department: Emergency Medicine
Title: Emergency Department Experience
Location: Grey Nuns, Royal Alexandra, Strathcona, University of Alberta Emergency Departments (other community sites may also be added)
Duration: 4 to 8 hours
Contact: Mary-Lynn Ferguson at emugme@ualberta.ca
Overview:

Gives you a first-hand look at a city emergency department and exposes you to its functionality and operations. When on shift as housestaff, you will have a better appreciation of how patients arrive on your service.
Objectives:

KNOWLEDGE TO GAIN:

  • describe patient flow through ED (triage, work-up and disposition of patients)
  • describe roles of various health care workers; problems encountered in the ED

SKILLS TO ACQUIRE:

  • practice how to properly work with the ED staff.

ATTITUDES TO LEARN:

  • demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Additional Notes:

Ensure to read this link for additional information before attending the elective:

https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/em-shadowing/home

Due to limited capacity for learners, there is a maximum of one shift per student scheduled each semester.
Last Updated: October 12, 2021