MEDIC ST 5014ARU - Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine & Intensive Care V Pt1

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2017

The clinical attachments are a program of clinical education through a selection of placements so that students will be competent in history-taking, patient examination and management. This includes problem formulation, investigations, treatment (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), counselling, good communication skills, the practice of empathetic medicine, and a sound knowledge base that allows diagnosis and management of common disorders to be carried out under appropriate supervision. Some students will have the opportunity to undertake their training for an extended period of time in a rural or remote setting.

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Course Details

Course Code	MEDIC ST 5014ARU
Course	Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine & Intensive Care V Pt1
Coordinating Unit	Medical Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Teaching Hospitals
Contact	attachments, common program & research
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MEDIC ST 4000AHO and 4000BHO
Restrictions	Available to MBBS students on rural placement only
Assessment	details provided at start of year

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Lawrence McArthur

Course Coordinator - A/Prof David Mills
Phone: +61 427 914137
Email: pdavid.mills@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Ceduna Medical Practice

Year 5 Rural Program Coordinator: Bronwyn Herde
Phone: +61 8 8313 4528
Email: bronwyn.herde@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Rural Clinical School, 122 Frome Street, University of Adelaide

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Pain lecture and intensive care introduction O-week
Advanced life care support simulation workshop in O-week
PBLs with local anaesthetists throughout the year and PBL 1,2 and 4 tutorial during mid-year workshop
Virtual theatre simulation program mid-year workshop
Palliative Care Telehealth Simulation Sessions 1 and 2

Course Learning Outcomes

Competencies expected of fifth year medical student

1. Conduct a preoperative assessment
2. Identify significant co-morbidities and outline strategies for perioperative investigation, optimisation and management
3. Understand the principles of perioperative patient monitoring and recognition of early deterioration
4. Overview of anaesthesia principles, including those emergency anaesthesia
5. Application of clinical pharmacology to safely deliver local anaesthesia to patients.
6. Utilise difficult airway algorithm that incorporates professional boundaries
7. Perform advanced life support skills, with effective use of airway aids
8. Use a framework to diagnose and manage common post-surgical problems
9. Assessment of pain in relation to clinical diagnosis, classification and response to therapy
10. Knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs commonly used in pain management
11. Familiarity with drug and non-drug techniques commonly used in pain management
12. Develop pain management strategies required to competently fulfil the role of an intern.
13. Outline principles and professional medical responsibilities in patient palliative care
14. Learn effective interaction with multi-professional teams involved in the APIC disciplines
15. Practice the APIC disciplines according to ethical principles.
16. Utilise advanced communication techniques in difficult and challenging staff and patient encounters

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	All of the above
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	All of the above
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	All of the above
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	All of the above
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	All of the above
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	All of the above

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Online Textbooks (note that you must be logged into the Library first for the link to work):

Lecture Notes : Clinical Anaesthesia (4)
by Gwinnutt, Carl L. & Gwinnutt, Matthew
http://site.ebrary.com.proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/lib/adelaide/reader.action?docID=10657841

Acute Pain Management : A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition (4) by Macintyre, Pamela E., Schug, Stephan A.
http://site.ebrary.com.proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/lib/adelaide/reader.action?docID=11072163
See chapters 3,4,6,7 and 16

Online Learning

MyUni Online Course
Content: Online Interactive Modules, PBL cases and online lectures delivered via MyUni.
Communication: Announcements and discussion boards will be used for asynchronous communications.
Assessment: Formative online assessments.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Core teaching process for ICU includes:
1. Lectures
2. Skills sessions (simulator sessions)
3. Online modules
4. Self-directed study

The pain component learning is delivered via:
1. Lectures
2. Skills sessions (simulator sessions)
3. Online modules
4. Self-directed study

The anaesthetics teaching and learning modes include:
1. PBL sessions
2. Skills sessions (simulator sessions)
3. Online modules
4. Self-directed study

In addition, students will spend time with either specialist anaesthetists or with GP anaesthetists.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Please refer to MyUni.

Learning Activities Summary

Please refer to MyUni.
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
1. Attendance and participation in all teaching sessions
2. Two summative OSCE stations during the mid-year workshop
3. MCQ test
4. Additionally, material covered during the course will be examined in the final examination
Assessment Detail
1. Attendance and participation in all teaching sessions
2. Two summative OSCE stations during the mid-year workshop
3. MCQ test
4. Additionally, material covered during the course will be examined in the final examination
Submission

Please refer to MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)

Grade Description

CN Continuing

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.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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.
Student Support
Students may access the University Health Practice, 61+ 08 83135050 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health/

The MBBS Program website has details on Student Well-being resources which can be accessed.
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Please read the MBBS Program Code of Conduct
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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