The CTF OCI/M-OCI Course (Observed Clinical Interview) is a unique one and a half day course that not only maximises your chances of passing the OCI component of the RANZCP Exam, but also sets the foundation for an excellent career in psychiatry. CTF Course uses a specialised technique for approaching each case based on Integrative Psychiatry, incorporating a sophisticated bio-psychosociocultural formulation. The OCI/M-OCI Exam Prep Course is stimulating and comprehensive; and described as 'eye opening' by many previous CTF Course participants.
Day 1 - Approaching, Formulating and Managing the Long Case
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How to approach the diagnostic interview and MSE? : A specialised process not taught in textbooks; highly relevant for time management in exams and maximum efficiency in time constrained clinical practice.
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Step by Step guide on Formulation Techniques: Over 10 formulation models that are integrated into a sophisticated Bio-Psycho-Socio-Cultural formulation.
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How to devise a comprehensive management plan in Psychiatry?: Structured approach to management taking into account prioritisation, evidence based principles, forseeability and barriers to implementation.
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Presentation skills
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Practice Formulations and Management Structures based on real life cases.
Day 2 (half day) - Bringing it all together
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How to approach, formulate and manage Forensic Cases, Eating Disorder, Diagnostic dilemmas and other complex cases?
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Group discussion and presentations
The course transforms the way you practice psychiatry, by simplifying complex cases to develop a coherent formulation and management plan - a skill that will both help you for your exam and stay with you forever in your clinical practice.
Registrations for the March and June 2012 OCI/M-OCI Courses are now open.
