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MEDI1013 Introduction to Public Health

Updated: 05 March 2013
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale JMP Semester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in BMed
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

Problem Based Learning (PBL)

Fixed Resource Sessions (FRS)

Lectures

Self Directed Learning

Tutorials
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Rafat Hussain (rhussain@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Enables students to gain an understanding of the public health issues related to the investigation, management and prevention of health problems in groups and communities, as well as gaining an insight into research methodology and a critical appreciation of the medical literature with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Important Information

Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.

Further information
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials
ISBN: 9780781752152
Fletcher, R.W. and Fletcher, S.W., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 4th ed. 2005
Note: Or ISBN 9781451144475, 5th ed.
Text refers to: JMP Semester 1 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Progress Assignment 1 10%
Assessment Notes
MCQs and Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5, GA: 1,2,4,6,8
Progress Assignment 2 15%
Assessment Notes
MCQs and Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 5-9, GA: 1,2,4,6,8
Tutorial 15%
Assessment Notes
Ongoing Progress Assessment. Graded every week.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: All apply sequentially GA: 1, 2,4,6, 8
Final Examination 2 hrs 60%
Assessment Notes
Attendance, participation and professional behaviour during problem based learning tutorials.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4-8; GA: 1,2,4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate capacity to use appropriate library and other information resources;
  2. demonstrate basic skills required to pursue an appropriately targeted independent enquiry relating to a simple medical problem;
  3. identify relevant information sources required to answer a simple medical problem;
  4. assess and interpret results of scientific studies relevant to common medical problems;
  5. demonstrate basic understanding of the requirements for valid diagnosis;
  6. identify the common health care problems in the community and their modifiable risk factors;
  7. be aware of the basic principles used to develop screening programs for common preventable diseases; and
  8. understand the principles in investigating outbraks of common infectious diseases, and how these are applied in NSW.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the Discipline is embedded throughout. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
BMed is a Problem Based Learning curriculum with communication skills at its core. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The nature of PBL embeds ITC skills throughout learning. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students are given details throughout the unit on how to source evidence-based information, which is a core skill for clinicians. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Curriculum design is PBL. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students are taught to consider the implications of their work and decision making on health of individuals, families and communities. 		True True
8 Team Work
Embedded in PBL curriculum design. 		True True True
   

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