MEDIC ST 2102B - Clinical Skills II Part 2
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MEDIC ST 2102B Course Clinical Skills II Part 2 Coordinating Unit Medical School Group Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Weekly lectures, CBL sessions & resource sessions Prerequisites Year 1 MBBS Exam Restrictions Available to MBBS students only Assessment Details provided at start of year Course Staff
Course Coordinatore: Dr Carole Khaw
Phone: +61 8 8313 8003
Email: carole.khaw@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 demonstrate a continuing improvement of clinical skills developed in Year 1; 2 outline, recognise the consequences of and apply good OH&S and infection control practices; 3 understand and appreciate the importance of the team approach to health care; 4 integrate the CBL process and utilise the skills developed in MPPD; 5 recognise factors that influence the patient interview process; 6 explain the importance of communication skills in doctor patient relationships; 7 identify and utilise effective questioning skills; 8 develop a coordinated approach to the physical examination process; 9 develop physical examination skills in the designated body systems; 10 apply clinical reasoning to the data gathered and thereby form a hypothesis about the patient’s condition; 11 demonstrate the ability to record assessment data using a prescribed framework; 12 understand the requirements for appropriate professional behaviour; 13 develop a commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-13 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-13 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-13 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-13 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-13 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-13 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-13 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-13 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Students should have purchased a standard medical examination kit and textbooks in Year 1. These will continue to be used in Year 2.
Other required resources will be advised as appropriate.Recommended Resources
Extensive electronic and paper-based resources will be advised as the course progresses.Online Learning
Material for the course will also be provided through the dedicated medical curriculum website: http://curriculum.medicine.adelaide.edu.au/index.asp -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will comprise both structured and self-directed learning. Hands-on small group tutorials will link to the specific case being undertaken by the students. Students will be required to develop a portfolio of guidelines.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will be required to attend weekly 2 hour tutorials in the clinical skills laboratory. Students will also be expected to assimilate learning from the Medical Personal and Professional Development tutorials, Case-based Learning tutorials and the didactic lectures provided throughout the course, as well as and directed and self-directed study and translate this learning to the weekly tutorials and required assignments. In Years 1-3, the standard total student workload for 24 units is 48 hours a week.Learning Activities Summary
Students will be required to attend weekly 2 hour tutorials in the clinical skills laboratory. You will be given the learning objectives and the guidelines to be developed the week prior to the tutorial. This means that prior reading is compulsory. You will also required to develop a Portfolio of Clinical Guidelines. Each few weeks a different body system will be covered. Within the few weeks students will work through History Taking (HT), Physical Examination (PE), the relationship between HT and PE. Students will work with a tutor and Standardised Patients. There will be additional skills to be learnt – such as Blood Pressure – and these will also be assessable throughout the year, and in the end of year CS Practical Exam, the OSCE (observed structure clinical examination).Specific Course Requirements
Students must meet the requirements set out in the letter of offer. As a medical student you will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia. All commencing students in Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health and Nursing will be required to obtain a satisfactory criminal history clearance (CHC). Information on acquiring the clearance is outlined in the letter of offer. Any other requirements will be advised.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Students are advised to read in detail the information in the Year Level Assessment Document - Part A and Part B. Students will be expected to be aware of the contents of these documents and to abide by the requirements as stated. Students should note that requirements for professional behaviour standards are set out in the year level assessment documents. As medical students, you are registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Students are required to maintain the expectations of the professionalism standards and associated behaviours required of the profession.
Students should note that in addition to integrated exams as set out in the year level assessment documents, there are formative and summative tasks which must be completed. There are also attendance requirements which must be met.
Assessment and the assessment methods used for the medical program will be based on the objectives for: Case Based Learning (CBL) cases (supplied after each case), Clinical Skills (supplied in handbook and as posted online on the Bulletin Board), lectures (supplied in lecture material), MPPD (supplied in handbook), Resource sessions (supplied with resource session notes).
Complete assessment requirements for the MBBS Program are set out in the year level assessment documents distributed at the start of each year.Assessment Related Requirements
There are attendance requirements which must be met. Students should also note that requirements for professional behaviour standards which are set out in the year level assessment documents.Assessment Detail
Complete assessment requirements for the MBBS Program are set out in the year level assessment documents distributed at the start of each year.Submission
Students may be required to submit assessments via Turnitin.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme: GS4 Non-graded pass.
For the purpose of feedback to students a banded result will be provided for each course and examination. This result will not appear on students’ academic transcripts.
Bands of achievement are:
A Above expected competency for year level
B Clearly at expected competency for year level
C Just reaches expected competency for year level
D Below expected competency for year level
E Far below expected competency for year levelFinal results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
The MBBS Program has a regular program of evaluation. In addition, student representatives are appointed to MBBS committees and are encouraged to report on issues of importance to students. -
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If you need help with any issues that are affecting your study, you may contact Dr Andrew Linn, Years 1-3 Coordinator. Please phone 8313 6221 to make an appointment.
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