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Clinical Examination and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice unit (CAA501)

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Introduction

This unit is focused on developing clinical examination and diagnostics knowledge and skills necessary for advanced practice. This unit underpins examination and advanced diagnostics to inform clinical reasoning necessary to differentiate and manage health conditions across a wide range of acuities. The unit promotes a systems-based and structured model for clinical examination and diagnostics used for clinical reasoning and development of evidence-based treatment and management plans. Essential skills are taught including advanced history taking, comprehensive physical examination, and appropriate knowledge for and application of point of care and other diagnostics testing.

Summary

Unit name Clinical Examination and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice
Unit code CAA501
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Paramedicine
Coordinator Mr Adam Clegg
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
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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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
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

* 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

  • Apply knowledge of pathophysiology, in comprehensive examination and diagnostic skillsets to inform clinical reasoning.
  • Analyse complex health related data and develop evidence-based treatment plans to improve health outcomes.
  • Critically evaluate choice of clinical examination and diagnostic tools used in healthcare settings and related opportunities for practice improvement.

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
060101 $1,755.00 $1,755.00 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

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

CAA500 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice OR CNA533 Advanced Health Assessment

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit is delivered fully online. You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.

AssessmentCase-based scenario (Presentation) (25%)|Role Play (Viva Voce) (35%)|Examination, Diagnostic and Treatment plans (Portfolio) (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. 
Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. 

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