MEDI8113 Introduction to Clinical Practice
MEDI8113 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | ANU Medical School |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Medicine |
| Offered in | MEDI8113 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description | Students will attend a series of didactic lectures that follow the ‘Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors' guidelines. This course will focus on practice-based learning within the workplace involving the course co-ordinator and an academic mentor. The course involves the use of evidence based medicine relevant to clinical practice and will provide relevant resources for self directed learning to take place within the workplace. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge and conceptual understanding of clinical medicine including clinical management, communication and professionalism. The students will be able to demonstrate competencies in safe patient care, patient assessment, emergencies, patient management, common problems and conditions, skills and procedures, patient interaction, managing information, working in teams, doctor and society, professional behaviour and teaching and learning. |
| Indicative Assessment | Five ‘Mid Term Formative Appraisals' and five' End of Term Summative Assessments' over a twelve month period, and a 2000 word self reflective journal/portfolio which identifies how the course has impacted on the students clinical practice. Satisfactory completion of the summative assessment is required by the ACT Medical Board for unconditional registration. |
| Workload |
Two hour of lectures per week. The course involves active learning. Students will be expected to attend the lectures and engage in discussion under the direction of an academic mentor. Contact hours with the course co-ordinator or mentor will be a minimum of two hours a week over a forty-eight week period. |
| Requisite Statement | Department consent required |
| Recommended Courses | The course involves the use of evidence based medicine relevant to clinical practice and will provide relevant resources for self directed learning to take place within the workplace. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Academic Contact | lesley.thomson@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
