Specialty Learning Outcomes

The twelve SLOs describe the work of an emergency physician. Choose an area below to find relevant St Emlyn’s resources.

These are short St Emlyn’s explanations. Each learning page links to the official framework.

SLO 1

Stable adults and complex presentations

Assess adults who are physiologically stable, including patients with several interacting problems or mental health needs, and agree a safe plan.

20 lessons · 1 revision resource · 4 practice cards · 4 podcasts · 22 tagged articles · 3 programmes

Explore SLO 1

SLO 3

Adult resuscitation and end-of-life care

Recognise and stabilise critically ill adults, lead resuscitation with appropriate supervision, and support patients and families when resuscitation is inappropriate or ends.

14 lessons · 1 revision resource · 4 podcasts · 57 tagged articles · 3 programmes

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SLO 4

Injury assessment and care

Assess and treat injured patients, from isolated injuries to major trauma, while anticipating complications and further care.

1 lesson · 2 revision resources · 7 podcasts · 74 tagged articles · 1 programme

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SLO 5

Children and young people

Care for children and adolescents, including serious illness, resuscitation and complex needs, with attention to development and safeguarding.

1 lesson · 2 revision resources · 25 tagged articles · 1 programme

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SLO 6

Practical procedures

Develop the judgement and technique needed for emergency procedures, including preparation, safe performance and supervision appropriate to your training stage.

1 revision resource · 1 podcast · 6 tagged articles

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SLO 7

Difficult situations at work

Manage difficult interactions and your workload, protect staff and patients, and respect consent, confidentiality and other legal and ethical duties.

3 lessons · 1 revision resource · 1 practice card · 1 podcast · 11 tagged articles · 2 programmes

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SLO 8

Leading an ED shift

Keep an overview of patients, workload and staff, anticipate problems and coordinate safe care across the department and hospital.

1 lesson · 2 revision resources · 9 tagged articles · 1 programme

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Cite this article as: Iain Beardsell, "RCEM Emergency Medicine Curriculum," in St.Emlyn's, May 1, 2020, https://www.stemlynsblog.org/rcem-curriculum-2021/.

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