5. Colonoscopy
- Jonathan Cohen MD
Published Online: 26 APR 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781444397772.ch5
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Blackwell
Book Title
Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sedlack, R. E. (2011) Colonoscopy, in Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ed J. Cohen), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444397772.ch5
Editor Information
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 26 APR 2011
- Published Print: 27 MAY 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405196635
Online ISBN: 9781444397772
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Keywords:
- Colonoscopy;
- training;
- competence;
- assessment;
- simulation;
- learning
Summary
Trainees in gastroenterology must acquire competence in colonoscopy. This chapter defines the specific cognitive and motor skills required in colonoscopy and reviews the available data on how best to teach and assess competence for each of these skills.