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Introduction
Remote and Extreme Environment Healthcare practice requires health care providers to have an extended skill set and perform various tasks that are conventionally performed by other health care professionals. This unit provides a framework for learning and assessment in the following disciplines: plain radiography, real time point of care ultrasound scanning, regional anaesthesia, physiotherapy, and dentistry. The unit is to be completed piecemeal at the student’s convenience, rather than through enrolment in a given semester.
Summary
| Unit name | Practical Skills for Remote Health Care |
| Unit code | CAM630 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Brent Systermans |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to perform radiographic studies to the standard of the Rural and Remote X-ray Operator’s Course
- Demonstrate the ability to perform real time ultrasound studies relevant to remote medical practice
- Demonstrate the ability to perform basic physical therapy management
- Demonstrate the ability to provide emergency dental treatment, and
- Demonstrate the ability to provide a range of regional anaesthetic blocks relevant to remote 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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| 060199 | $1,694.00 | $1,694.00 | not applicable | $4,001.00 |
- 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 UniConnect 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.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent Learning 120 hours |
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| Assessment | Practical Assessment 3 (15%)|Practical Assessment 5 (15%)|Practical Assessment 2 (20%)|Practical Assessment 4 (20%)|Practical Assessment 1 (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO. |
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| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. |
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