MEDI 7009 Clinical Allergy
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 |
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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