MD3012 - Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 2 of 2
Credit points: |
12 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3 |
Subject chain: |
MD3011 MD3012 |
Administered by: |
College of Medicine & Dentistry |
Available only to MBBS students
This subject continues the study of integrated medical and social sciences for the
whole human body. Students will continue to develop their knowledge and application
of molecular, cellular, organ, individual person, health system and societal influences
on human health, integrated around themes within infectious diseases, emergency medicine,
skin biology and introductory dermatology, and international health. . Students will
translate key knowledge concepts and demonstrate connections to early clinical professional
practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and discuss infectious diseases of general importance, in addition to those
of particular relevance to Indigenous, rural, remote and tropical populations;
- Discuss, demonstrate and apply the basic principles of diagnosis and management of
urgent medical problems;
- Summarise, relate and appraise the importance of empathy and concern for patients
and their families affected by infectious disease; and the value of public health
measures in preventing disease;
- Identify, discuss and apply the basic principles of the skin as an organ and its ability
to manifest signs of disease; major abnormalities of the skin and their management
(eg congenital and acquired) with special reference to disease affecting Indigenous,
rural, remote and tropical populations (eg scabies, impetigo, cancers, leprosy);
- Explain, relate and connect the main trends in international health and the predominant
factors which have impact upon them.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (72%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Multi-station assessment task (MSAT) - (10%) - Individual
- On Course (9% SP1 + 9% SP2); Integrated across subject chain. The detail of the assessment
is available in the Subject Outlines - (18%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Satisfactory attendance is required at community and clinical placements. Satisfactory
academic and professional standards, as described in the College program Assessment
Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress to the next year.
Prerequisites: |
MD3011 OR MD3010 |
Availabilities
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As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final
standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded
for each subject after successful completion of all
parts of the subject chain.
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kimberley Owens, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson |
Lecturers:
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Ms Simone Ross, Assoc. Professor Nichole Harvey, Professor Tarun Sen Gupta, Mrs Gillian Knott, Ms Karen Knight, Assoc. Professor Brenda Govan, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Assoc. Professor Shane Brun, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Assoc. Professor David MacLaren, Assoc. Professor Julie Mudd, Dr Paul Kwa, Assoc. Professor Catherine Rush, Ms Poornima Roche, <Person not found>, Mr Don Gamage, Dr Susan Smith, Dr Brennan O'Dempsey, Mrs Deanne Johnstone, Dr Roy Rasalam, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja, Dr Karen Carlisle, Professor Emma McBryde, Dr Zaf Smith, Dr Nishila Moodley, Dr Aaron Boyce, Dr Lynn Woodward. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
12
credit point subject is approximately
520 hours.
- 52 hours lectures (didactic or interactive) - Introductory sessions for each subject each week
- 156 hours practicals - Guided Learning Sessions: 4x 3 hours sessions each week Clinical Skills Sessions:
12 hours over 13 weeks
- 52 hours workshops - Synthesising Sessions integrate concepts and content
- 12 hours - Integrating Sessions present more complex issues in interactive panel formats
- 48 hours placement
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.