Program Overview

Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2 Unit

The Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2 unit, coded as CAM202, is a comprehensive course that builds on preceding units by introducing students to the gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems. This unit is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of clinical conditions associated with these systems and the relevant basic medical sciences.

Introduction

CAM202 is an intermediate-level unit that explores the normal development, structure, and function of various bodily systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems. Students will learn to describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, and pharmacological management of diseases affecting these systems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain the normal development, structure, and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems.
• Describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, and pharmacological management of diseases affecting these systems.
• Apply and interpret descriptive and basic inferential statistics, methods, and analysis in medical research.
• Take and summarise a comprehensive medical history and perform a full clinical examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems.
• Integrate and interpret findings from a patient's history and examination to arrive at an initial assessment, including a relevant differential diagnosis.
• Demonstrate effective communication of information with a patient, using appropriate language and diagrams or other aids as necessary.
• Use the principles of social justice to discuss strategies for the detection, prevention, and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases within socially and culturally diverse populations and settings.
• Apply ethical and professional principles to learning scenarios in medical practice.
• Engage in self-reflection and personal development and demonstrate professional behaviours as a medical student.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2
• Unit Code: CAM202
• Credit Points: 50
• College/School: Health, School of Medicine
• Discipline: Medicine
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Guna Karupiah
• Available as an Elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Availability

The unit is available at the Cradle Coast and Hobart campuses during Semester 2, with both on-campus and off-campus attendance options.

Requisites

• Prerequisites: CAM201

Teaching

The teaching pattern includes self-directed independent study, face-to-face practicals, tutorials, workshops, keynotes, and online asynchronous modules. The assessment includes CBL cases, oral presentations, OSCE, pharmacology logbook interviews, professional portfolios, and written assignments.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $6,779.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $6,779.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $24,806.00

Sustainable Development Goals

The unit aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific goals are not detailed in the provided information.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Students will be allocated to PEP within individual healthcare agencies, requiring availability for 5 days a week (40 hours) during the allocated PEP period. Students must be prepared to undertake a range of shifts and may be expected to relocate. To be eligible, students must meet the College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance requirements.

Summary

The Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2 unit is a critical component of medical education, focusing on the development of clinical skills, knowledge of human systems, and the application of medical sciences to real-world scenarios. It is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine, emphasizing professional practice, ethical considerations, and the ability to work effectively in healthcare settings.