MEDI 7009 Clinical Allergy

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401064

Coordinator Miriam Codarini Opens in new window

Description This is a 20 credit point year-long subject taken over two terms (10 credit points in each term). This yearlong subject will consist of 50 hours of supervised consultation of patients with allergic diseases within the setting of a specialist Immunology/Allergy clinic. The purpose of Clinical Allergy is to apply previously acquired knowledge of allergic diseases to patient care in real time. Students will be supervised by experienced Clinical Immunologists/Allergists and develop skills in allergy diagnosis and management of children and adults. Clinical experiences will include history taking, physical examination, skin prick testing and spirometry interpretation, and management of various allergic conditions. Students will need to participate in online case conference discussions also, and attend two course workshops, the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Annual Scientific Meeting and the Macarthur Series in Immunology.

School Medicine

Discipline Internal Medicine

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) MEDI 7002 AND
MEDI 7003

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 7792 - Clinical Allergy 1 LGYA 7793 - Clinical Allergy 2

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4689 Graduate Certificate in Allergic Diseases or 4753 Master of Medicine (Allergic Diseases)

Assumed Knowledge

Must have completed a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification) and be practising as a medical practitioner in clinical practice.  Also, must have sound knowledge and understanding of immunological concepts and clinical aspects of allergic diseases including diagnosis and management.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Participation 1.5 hrs x 12 S/U Y Individual
Professional Task 30 mins each S/U Y Individual
Professional Task Variable time per patient (total 50 hours of clinical consultation during placement) S/U Y Individual
Presentation 30 mins each x 4 S/U Y Individual
Professional Task 300 words each x 15 S/U Y Individual
Log/Workbook Throughout the year (all clinical consultations undertaken during placement) S/U Y Individual

Teaching Periods