HEADACHE

Talk about an easy day....other than the stress of passing off our intra-oral PE. I didn't feel very prepared for this one, but after some studying and a little help from Linda, I did a pretty good job on it. The only problem was that I had a major headache and it was very hard for me to concentrate and keep my eyes open. We also went through all our instruments are learned a little about each one, and then we got to put them all in the bin to be sterilized. I don't have the energy to do any more PE's today, so I guess next time I will focus on passing off the probing and explorer PE's.

Explorers are dangerous....

Today we learned how to properly use the explorer to check for calculus. It was a little scary to go under the gums using this pointy tool...but it was a lot easier to insert than the probe. I didn't get to pass off any PE's today but I plan on studying the intra-oral exam to pass it off on Wednesday. Our pod instructers rotated today and we now have Prof. Costley. I was really nervous to have her with our group, but she was very helpful to all of us and I'm very glad we have her for the next few weeks.

Probing = Pain!!

Thursday in Clinic we got to probe each other. Me and Emily were partners and she did a really good job when she probed me....but I made her bleed quite a few times. I've decided that I don't like probing, and it's gonna take a lot of getting used to. The perk of the day was that I got to pass off 3 PE's and that was a huge relief. Now I feel like I'm all caught up again.

Exams

Yesterday in Clinic we learned about doing intra-oral exams and using a fulcrum with our instruments. The intra-oral exam sure has a lot to it and it's gonna take a while to remember the names of everything. The fulcrums weren't too bad. It seems really confusing when you are trying to just memorize it, but once you're actually doing it it comes pretty natural. I didn't get to pass off any PE's today, but my goal is to pass off 2 of them tomorrow. I've been studying for the extra-oral exam PE.....and my family has really appreciated that :)

Two more down!!

I was able to pass off my vital signs PE and the health history PE today. We finally got to look in each others mouths and practice using our mirror with a fulcrum. It was pretty easy and good to get going on some of this stuff. We have the best TA right now, and she'll be moving to another pod on Monday so I'm pretty sad about that....but we do get her back in November!! : )

Health Histories are so LONG!!

Monday in clinic we did a review of health histories and practiced doing one.....although I think the made up person had like every health problem imaginable!! Oh well, it was good practice!!! I also got to pass off my positioning PE, which was a lot easier to remember than I thought it was going to be. Only one more clinic this week, a review and one test and then we're off to Park City!! YAHOO!!!!

This one is for Kirsten!!!

I know you've met Cameron before....but I just wanted to put this picture out there!! (you know why)

Only 1 Clinic This Week!!

Today in Clinic we reviewed health histories. I was pretty confused about these before today, but now I feel pretty good about them. We got a lot of practice doing them so hopefully we all feel comfortable with it when we actually have a patient in front of us. Although I have a feeling that we'll be having a lot more practice in the near future.

Flying through the PE's

It seems as if our group is flying right throught the PE's.....which is AWESOME!!! Today in clinic we learned how to do a health history and sit in the different clock positions while working on a patient. I passed off my Exposure Control Set-Up and Post-Appointment PE today. It feels so good to pass off two PE's in one day and not have to worry about those with all the other material we need to be studying.