Preparation

Do’s – what to take with you

A vertical thermometer A stethoscope
  • Basic equipment, such as:
    • Fob watch with second hand (to measure heart/respiratory rates) – ideally you should not be wearing anything below your elbow
    • Pocket notebook and pen
    • Curved scissors – with your name on!
  • Plus maybe:
    • Digital thermometer
    • Slip lead
    • Pen torch
    • Stethoscope
    • Calculator – for doses

    A bottle of water

  • Your lunch (!)
    • There may not be facilities close to the practice to buy something for lunch and it is much cheaper to make your own on a student budget!