Courses & Units
Foundations of Medicine 2 CAM102
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
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.
Summary
Unit name | Foundations of Medicine 2 |
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Unit code | CAM102 |
Credit points | 50 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
Discipline | Medicine |
Coordinator | Doctor William Cuellar |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Science and Scholarship Domain: Describe core scientific knowledge underpinning the practice of medicine, including biochemistry, cell biology, histology, gross anatomy, medical imaging, embryology, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, epidemiology, information management and medical research, with a focus on cellular processes and the integumentary, immune, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
- Clinical Practice Domain: Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly with others, take and summarise a medical history, and perform a clinical examination of the limbs and back.
- Health and Society Domain: Describe how health, wellbeing and disease are constructed, promoted and prevented in society and medicine and the role of socioeconomic, environmental, cultural, and other population and community-level determinants on the health status and health care of individuals and diverse populations.
- Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership Domain: Describe the principles, values and requirements of ethics, professionalism, leadership, reflective practice and self-care in the doctor-patient relationship and/or medical practice.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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060101 | $5,650.00 | $5,650.00 | not applicable | $36,224.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAM101Teaching
Teaching Pattern | The unit is organised around weekly cases. The teaching content is delivered in the form of lectures/presentations, facilitated small group learning sessions, practicals, workshops, tutorials and online self-directed learning. Students must be available full time Monday - Friday with some compulsory out of hours activities scheduled throughout the semester |
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Assessment | Three MCQ/EMQ quizzes (6%)|Exam Paper 1 (10%)|Exam Paper 2 (10%)|Exam Paper 3 (9%)|Other Unit Requirements: Clinical Practice competency assessment|Other Unit Requirements: Dissection Laboratory Rules MCQ quiz,|Other Unit Requirements - Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Portfolio entry|Other Unit Requirements - Community Partnership Program (Community Health Visit) participation.|Other Unit Requirements: Kids & Families Program (KFP) tasks|40% of the weighting for CAM101/102 is undertaken in Semester 1 (40%)|Essay 3 – Academic Essay (5%)|Essay 4 – Reflective essay (5%)|Assignment in Evidence-based medicine (5%)|Other Unit Requirements – Case task presentations in CBL tutorial|Exam Paper 4 (10%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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