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Introduction

This unit draws together theoretical and clinical concepts related to legal and ethical responsibilities, quality and safety measures, advanced diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making models based on knowledge and evidence, in the care of individuals in a variety of settings. This course enables the further development of clinical reasoning skills through analysis of evidence-based practice. You will incorporate previously acquired knowledge and skills in patient assessment, decision-making and team communication to enable the delivery of safe and effective care in a variety of community settings. Clinical decision-making theory and advanced diagnostic reasoning and judgement are examined in relation to providing quality health care to patients that avoids adverse events and patient harm.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice
Unit code CAA500
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Doctor Francsois Fouche
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop and justify a range of illness scripts appropriate to advanced clinical practice.
  • Discuss common clinical reasoning models, their strengths and weaknesses and how they inform decision-making in advanced clinical practice.
  • Justify and demonstrate the process of and limitation to clinical reasoning, using appropriate clinical decision-making models.
  • Reflect on and evaluate own practice against principles of evidence-based practice; best evidence, clinician expertise and the interconnection and collaboration with patients, and their impacts on safety, quality of care, patient experience and clinical outcomes.

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
069905 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • 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

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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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit is delivered fully online. You will need to undertake a minimum of 6 hrs of weekly individual study including online learning materials.

AssessmentCritical analysis of clinical practice (25%)|Interactive Oral presentation (35%)|Portfolio (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

There are no required textbooks of this subject, all readings are provided within the unit. 
Recommended

1. Norris B. Books: ABC of Clinical Reasoning: Sound and Rational Decision  Making. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College  of General Practitioners.

Available as eBook online: https://ebookcentralproquest- _ Com.ezproxy.utas.edu.au/lib/utas/detail.action ?docID=4530417  

2. Brown T, Williams B, editors. Evidence-based education in the health professions: Promoting best practice in the learning and teaching of students.  First ed. London: Radcliffe Publishing; 2015.  

3. Higgs J. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions. Fourth Edition. Elsevier  Health Sciences; 2018.  

 Reading Lists  

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