Our realistic, life-size Breast Trainer is the ideal platform for training in the examination procedures and diagnostic techniques required for clinical breast examination (CBE) and self-breast examination (SBE) techniques. This trainer allows for the teaching of benign cyst aspiration and the identification of pathologies, such as carcinomas and fibroadenomas.
The Breast trainer consists of a lightweight & compact base allowing for self-examination or table-top examination, and is easily portable.
To better simulate real-life scenarios the cyst volume can be changed by filling the reservoir attached to the underside of the breast using simulated breast aspirant.
Overview
- Lightweight and compact for self-examination and table-top presentation
- Identification of multiple pathologies
- Aspiration of variable sized cyst
Realism
- Responds to gentle palpitation in an extremely lifelike way
- Breast skin is realistic to touch
- Aspirant released from the cyst is consistent with that seen in real-life scenarios
Versatility
- Variation in cyst size
- Lightweight & compact for easy portability
- Skin can be easily replaced
Cleaning
- Skin surface is washable using soap and water
Safety
- This product is latex free
Anatomy
- Single anatomically accurate breast
- Simulated carcinoma and fibroadenoma
- Benign cyst
Skills Gained
- Recognized clinical breast examination techniques
- Aspiration of a cyst
- Self-examination techniques
Diagnosis of pathologies:
- Carcinoma
- Fibroadenoma
Product Contains
Works with the following products:
References
National Organisation of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Content, 2017 Independent Practice Competencies p.14 3.b Uses advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. 3.c Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses.
AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents Reprint No. 282, 2016 Women’s Health and Gynecologic Care p.7 9. Breast health a. Anatomy and physiology of benign diseases of the breast (including cysts, adenomas, and fibrocystic changes through the menstrual cycle) b. Evaluation and management of breast disease... d. Evidence-based recommendations ... clinical breast examination (CBE), breast self-examination (BSE)
SCORE Curriculum Outline for General Surgery 2017–2018 p.13 Operations/Procedures - Core: Breast Cyst - Aspiration
AAMC (2008) - Recommendations for Preclerkship Clinical Skills Education for Undergraduate Medical Education , p.26 Appendix 5: Patient Examination. “Perform ... breast exam and describe examination process and findings”
CPMEC Australian Curriculm Framework for Junior Doctors v 3.1, 2012, p.7: History and Examination: Performs a comprehensive examination of all systems; Elicits symptoms & signs relevant to the presenting problem or condition. Discriminates between the possible differential diagnoses relevant to a patient's presenting problems or conditions
RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2016, CS16 Core Skills unit, p.23 CS2.2.2.2a Demonstrate appropriate and respectful physical examination technique CS2.2.2.5a Identify situations where physical examination findings are inconsistent with history CS2.2.2.2b Effectively utilise appropriate clinical tools to optimise examination CS2.2.2.3b Effectively summarise key examination findings for the patient
RANZCOG Curriculum, 3rd Ed. (2015) p.49 B.1.2 Antenatal care Assess and manage common clinical problems that arise in pregnancy ...Breast pain, breast lump
Medical Deans' Clinical Assessment Blueprints for the medical graduate 4. Conducts ... organ(s)/system specific physical examination as appropriate. 5. Integrates the information obtained to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Physician Assistant 2012, p 12 and 23 2.3.5 ...Perform a physical examination tailored to the needs of the patient and the demands of the clinical situation, including ...breast examination ...The Physician Assistant should be familiar with the following patient presentations and should be able to manage and diagnose / refer appropriately: ...Breast problems (lump, pain, discharge, surface changes)
Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training, 2013 p. 117: Oncology Common cancers (presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment principles): ...breast.
The UK Foundation Programme Curriculum 2016. p.9: obtains history, performs clinical examination, formulates differential diagnosis and management plan (FPC 11)
The Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum - General Surgery, 2016, p.32 12.5.2 Manage patients presenting with any breast condition. Competent to assess ... female patients with breast symptoms or signs within the breast diagnostic MDT
Outcomes for Graduates 2018, General Medical Council, p.16 Diagnosis and medical management: 14b. safely and sensitively undertake an appropriate physical examination ...interpret findings from physical examinations...synthesise findings from the history, physical and mental state examinations and investigations ... and make proposals about underlying causes or pathology
Royal College of Nursing Clinical Standards for working in a Breast Specialty, 2007, p 11 conduct clinical examination of the breast, axilla and regional lymph nodes RCGP General Practice Foundation General Practice Nurse competencies 2012, p 38 Teach and encourage patients to be ‘breast aware'
Guidance for Satisfactory Progression at ARCP panels for GP Specialty Trainees, 2016 p.6 ... evidence of competence of intimate examinations which includes breast examination
Clinical Radiology Specialty Training Curriculum, The Royal College of Radiologists, 2019. Lump, Biopsy, Aspiration.
Can the examination & Diagnostic Breast Trainer be used multiple times?
Yes, Multiple cyst aspirations can be done on a single breast trainer skin and cysts can be refilled using simulated breast aspirant.
Can the position of pathologies be changed on the Examination & Diagnostic Breast Trainer?
This particular product for breast examination only represents carcinomas and fibroadenomas in a fixed location. If you would like a more advanced product that allows for the randomisation of location along with variations in size and shape of pathologies we offer the Breast Examination Trainer in basic to advanced models.