MEDIC ST 6017BHO - Emergency Department Internship VI Part 2

Teaching Hospitals - Semester 2 - 2017

Students undertake a 6 week placement in a major teaching hospital

Course Details

Course Code	MEDIC ST 6017BHO
Course	Emergency Department Internship VI Part 2
Coordinating Unit	Medical Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Teaching Hospitals
Units	3
Contact	6 week placement
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MEDIC ST 5000
Restrictions	Available to MBBS students only
Assessment	To be advised at the start of the year

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Andrew Giles

Course Timetable

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

Student will be allocated a roster for the 6 week term. It comprises a variety of day and evening shifts and is designed toprovide them with experience in all facets of Emergency medicine

Course Learning Outcomes

General Objectives

* To practice and apply information synthesis and evaluation
* To develop further skills in medical decision making
* To assume greater responsibility for patient care

Student should be familiar with the management of patients presenting with:

* Abdominal pain:
* Chest pain:
* Acute respiratory distress
* Dehydration
* Diabetes
* Vomiting and diarrhoea
* Drug overdose
* Renal colic
* Behavioural disturbance
* Collapse
* Fractures
* Soft tissue injury
* Multi-trauma
* Alcohol/Drug Intoxication and Withdrawal
* Common Eye and ENT problems
* Vaginal bleeding

When possible students should observe the management of patients with

* Cardio-Respiratory arrest
* Cardiac Arrhythmias
* Acute Pulmonary Oedema
* Coma
* Shock
* Acute blood loss
* Severe multi-system trauma
* Acute psychiatric emergencies

Technical procedures that should be performed:

* Venipuncture
* IV cannulation
* Arterial blood gases
* Suturing
* NGT Placement
* Bladder Catheterisation
* Performing an ECG
* Plaster application

Students should learn to interpret the following tests:

* Common blood tests
* ABGs
* ECGs
* Plain radiographs

The Emergency Department experience should also be used to develop the following communication skills:

* Patients and relatives:

Information transfer, reassurance, explanation of tests and procedures, preparation for tests and procedures

* Learning to work as part of a team

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

Required Resources

There are no required resources. Recommended resources will be advised as appropriate.

Recommended Resources

The Barr-Smith Library has the following texts available for loan:
* Clinical procedures in Emergency Medicine
* Emergency Medicine: A comprehensive study guide
* On call: principles and protocols
* Presenting signs and symptoms in the ED

There are also a number of texts available in the ED and hospital library, which may be of use to students
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

There are numerous teaching and learning methods used, with the emphasis on active learning methods including, but not limited to: lectures, bedside tutorials, case presentations, write-ups and other sessions in hospital. There will be self-directed research and/or study.

Year 6 students also take part in the Year 6 teaching program during their internship semester. This work-ready program aims to equip students for internship through a mixture of didactic sessions, online preparation and face-to-face workshops.

CLINICAL LEARNING
The core element of the emergency medicine internship program is based on providing students with a basic understanding of emergency medicine. Students are encouraged and expected to involve themselves in the department’s activities.

Following orientation, students should begin evaluating patients on a semi-independent
basis. During their term, they will be expected to see at least 8 of the 10 patient problems listed in the student handbook.

Students will be expected to see patients and perform a full history, examination and formulate a management plan. It is an expectation they will perform all the necessary tasks (under supervision) required to manage the patient in ED. This includes completing all the necessary paperwork, procedures (where appropriate) and monitoring the patient’s progress whilst in ED (including handover of patient, if applicable)

TUTORIALS

Students will receive a copy of the Trainee Medical Officer Handbook. Tutorials are designed specifically for students. Times may vary between hospitals; studentsshould check with their supervisor for specific tutorial times. Students are expected to attend the tutorials whether or not they are scheduled to work that day.

Tutorials involve a mixture of didactic, interactive and skills sessions. Topics that may be covered include but are not limited to: ED procedures, toxicology, airway workshop, ALS/BLS, Assessment of the deteriorating patient and trauma assessment.

Student interns should work the same hours that interns are rostered on their Units including attending “Takes” and post take ward rounds

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

Student interns need to obtain initial direction/orientation from their supervisor at the commencement of the internship regarding the appropriate learning activities

Small Group Discovery Experience

The predominant learning method for the MBBS Program is small group discovery learning.

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 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.

Assessment Detail

Please refer to MyUni.

Submission

Please refer to MyUni.

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.

In addition, students will receive a banded result upon completion of their attachment. Five bands are available to determine the assessment in sixth year of MBBS. The Bands available for determining student performance are
A Above expected competency for Year 6
B Clearly at expected competency for Year 6
C Just reaches expected competency for Year 6
D Below expected competency for Year 6
E Far below expected competency for Year 6

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
The MBBS Program website has details on Student well-being resources which can be accessed.

Students may access the University Health Practice: 61+ 08 83135050 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/health/
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.

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