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MEDI1011 Introduction to Professional Practice
| Credit Points |
6
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| Offering |
| Responsible Campus |
Teaching Period |
Mode of Study |
| Armidale |
JMP Semester 1 |
On Campus |
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| Intensive School(s) |
None
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| Supervised Exam |
There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
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| Pre-requisites |
candidature in BMed
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| Co-requisites |
None
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| Restrictions |
None
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| Notes |
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Fixed Resource Sessions (FRS) Lectures Practicals Self Directed Learning Tutorials |
| Combined Units |
None
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| Coordinator(s) |
To be advised
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| Unit Description |
Develops the essential clinical skills and knowledge that are required for a student to begin medical practice including occupational health and safety, infection control and interviewing skills.
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Recommended Material
Optional
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Text(s):
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
- Clinical Examination: A Systematic Guide to Physical Diagnosis
ISBN: 9780729539050
Talley, N.J. and O'Connor, S.,
Elsevier Australia
6th ed.
2009
Text refers to:
JMP Semester 1
,
On Campus
- Macleod's Clinical Examination
ISBN: 9780443068485
Munro, J.F. and Campbell, I.W.,
Churchill Livingstone
12th ed.
2009
Text refers to:
JMP Semester 1
,
On Campus
- Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms and Signs of Surgical Disease
ISBN: 9780340815717
Browse, N.L.,
Hodder Education
4th ed.
2005
Text refers to:
JMP Semester 1
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On Campus
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| Disclaimer |
Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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| Assessment Notes |
| Written assessments using a variety of assessment instruments (MCQ, SAQ) |
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| Medical Interview |
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| Assessment Notes |
| Medical Interview Attendance |
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| Practical |
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| Assessment Notes |
| Certification of Infection Control practicals; Clinical Ethics Certification sessions
Online Doc.com modules to be completed. |
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| Tutorial |
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| Assessment Notes |
| Attendance and participation will be monitored by tutors throughout the unit |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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| Assessment Notes |
| 2 hour final exam |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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demonstrate an ability to communicate appropriately with patients, health professional and the public;
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understand the modes of delivery of health care services in Australia (in general) and in NSW (specifically);
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demonstrate an appropriate, professional attitude as a medical student, recognizing that the primary professional responsibility is to the health interest of the patient (ie not being rude, turning up on time, etc.);
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apply the basic ethical and legal constraints that structure the interaction between health care professionals and patients;
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interact safely with patients and professionals in the health care system, with due regard for hospital and system safety and OH&S standards;
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recognise potential 'risk situations' and be able to respond appropriately;
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demonstrate initial skills in the approach to taking a structured medical history;
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recognise key features of the history and communicate these to other health care professionals;
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demonstrate initial skills in the initial management of uncomplicated wounds and simple trauma;
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demonstrate an understanding of the basis of clinical pharmacology and use of drugs in clinical medicine;
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apply a knowledge of basic anatomical pathology to clinical medicine.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the Discipline is embedded throughout
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
BMed is a Problem Based Learning curriculum with communication skills at its core
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Information Literacy
The nature of PBL embeds ITC skills throughout learning
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Life-Long Learning
Included as an element of Professional Practice
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Problem Solving
Curriculum design is PBL
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Embedded in Clinical training
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| 8 |
Team Work
Embedded in PBL curriculum design
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