This second foundations unit introduces the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, basic pathological processes including inflammation and neoplasia, common musculoskeletal and rheumatological diseases, antimicrobial and antiviral therapies, and laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease. Clinical cases focus on the bones, joints, muscles, and neurovascular supply of the upper and lower limbs and back. Building upon clinical practice skills from CAM101, history and examination skills for the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems will be developed. Students will learn about health policy, determinants of health, nutrition across the lifecycle, and medical research including biomedical, epidemiological, clinical and qualitative. This unit also explores the biopsychosocial, ethical and legal frameworks and community context of the provision of health care in Australia, including issues related to birth and early infancy in a family context, and social justice and inequalities in health. In addition, students will further develop skills and knowledge of self-care, professionalism, and reflective practice.

In order for students to undertake Professional Experience Placements (PEPs), there are mandatory requirements to be completed before students can enter a PEP venue. These are outlined in the Safety in Practice Agreement. The Safety in Practice disclosure (Section 8 in the Safety in Practice Agreement), requires the student to establish, with the University, their capacity to perform the functional requirements of the course in which they are enrolled. The Safety in Practice Agreement also requires the student to agree to the Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct, agree to undertake a police (criminal record) check and to gain evidence of their immunisation and infectious disease status. Students enrolled in the School of Medicine are required to comply with these requirements prior to the allocation of, and participation in, learning placements and clinical rotations in health care settings. Students who do not comply will not be placed or will be removed from placements and therefore will not meet the requirements of the unit with regard to PEPs. Further information is available at the PEPs website of the University of Tasmania Faculty of Health, http://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement . Students who have not complied or are unsure of the policies should seek guidance from the School.