Courses & Units
Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1 CAM201
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
CAM201 has a focus on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the basic medical sciences are taught in parallel with clinically focussed material which includes issues relating to population health, health systems and ethics and professionalism. The second year will provide the foundation for a more integrated patient-centred approach to medicine, which will be further developed and emphasised in following years. Communication and clinical skills are introduced, and students will develop history taking and clinical examination skills in parallel with the systems covered. Case Based Learning (CBL) activities will develop clinical reasoning skills and integrate material from all aspects of the curriculum. Students will also be introduced to important concepts related to data analysis and statistics. The Kids and Families Program (KFP) continues with students visiting their assigned families twice during first semester.
Summary
Unit name | Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1 |
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Unit code | CAM201 |
Credit points | 50 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
Discipline | Medicine |
Coordinator | Doctor James Crane |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | 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 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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
- Describe normal development (embryology), macroscopic (anatomy) and microscopic (histology) structure and function (biochemistry and physiology). (AMC 1.1)
- Describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, pathological features (macroscopic and microscopic) and pathophysiology of diseases (including infectious disease). (AMC 1.3)
- Describe normal haematopoiesis and coagulation and the aetiology, clinical presentation, and laboratory diagnosis of abnormalities in the full blood count (including anaemia) and coagulopathies. (AMC 1.1, 1.3)
- Describe relationships of normal renal physiology with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and pathophysiological interaction between these systems in disease. (AMC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
- Describe and interpret the relevant medical imaging and laboratory investigations (including the appropriate collection of microbiological specimens and blood for laboratory analysis) used to diagnose, monitor, and assess the severity of diseases. (AMC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.5)
- Describe the prevention and management of common diseases including the use of lifestyle modification, medical (pharmacological) and surgical interventions, and the therapeutic role of blood products. (AMC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.9, 2.10)
- Describe the normal hormonal control of reproduction and the pharmacological principles of hormone manipulation in contraception. (AMC 1.1, 2.11)
- Relate the underlying pathology and pathophysiology to clinical presentation of disease. (AMC 1.2, 1.3)
- Demonstrate the ability to take a relevant clinical history for common presentations related to the body systems listed above. (AMC 2.1, 2.2)
- Perform physical examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. (AMC 2.3)
- Demonstrate effective management of the medical interview process in a variety of situations. (AMC 2.1, 2.2)
- Demonstrate effective communication of information (including investigation results and general lifestyle recommendations) to a patient, using appropriate language and terminology. (AMC 2.1, 2.8, 2.9)
- Integrate and interpret findings from the history and examination, to arrive at an initial assessment including a relevant differential diagnosis. Discriminate between possible differential diagnoses, justify the decisions taken and describe the processes for evaluation. (AMC 2.4)
- Summarise and present different types of data commonly encountered in the medical sciences to clearly assess a hypothesis. Describe differences in the scope of inference associated with data collected as part of an experiment versus an observational study. Demonstrate an understanding of the hypothesis(es) assessed, and the key assumptions made, when performing commonly adopted statistical approaches applied in medical research (AMC 1.5, 1.6)
- Apply and interpret descriptive and basic inferential statistics in medical research data sets and primary medical research articles. (AMC 1.4)
- Accept responsibility to protect and advance the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations. (AMC 3.1)
- Explain global and national issues related to health and wellbeing, and describe strategies for the detection, prevention, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases in diverse populations and communities. (AMC 3.2)
- Understand and describe the factors that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including history, spirituality and relationship to land, epidemiology, social and political determinants of health, and experiences with health care. (AMC 3.4)
- Explain and evaluate common population health screening and prevention approaches, including the use of technology for surveillance and monitoring of the health status of populations. Explain environmental and lifestyle health risks and advocate for healthy lifestyle choices. (AMC 3.5)
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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.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CAM101 AND CAM102Teaching
Teaching Pattern | The unit is organised around weekly cases consisting of lectures/presentations, facilitated small group learning sessions, practicals and tutorials. This unit is web-dependent including on-line discussion and assessment. Students will attend clinical attachmentsand community organisations over the course of the semester. Students must be available full time Monday - Friday with some compulsory out of hours activities scheduled throughout the semester. |
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Assessment | Mid semester written exam (5%)|Written Paper 1 (11%)|Applied Examination (9%)|Pharmacology Logbook Interview|Clinical competencies|Written assignment (4%)|Assignment and presentation (4%)|Written Paper 2 (12%)|CBL Case Presentations|PPD Portfolio|55% of the weighting for CAM201/202 is undertaken in Semester 2 (55%)|Kids and Families Program |
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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