MEDI 7012 Critical Care: Skills and Practice

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401271

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Description This subject that will enhance the student's critical and practical clinical skills for rural generalist practice. The student will become familiar with common critical care presentations and develop a structured approach to the common practical skills of practice. They will also develop effective decision making skills that incorporate a team management approach. The development of these skills will be supported by a mandatory two day face to face practical simulation workshop.

School Medicine

Discipline General Medicine

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4760 Masters of Medicine (Rural Generalism)

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.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Online Forum Participation Twice weekly throughout the semester 10 N Individual
Case Study x 2 300 words each 20 N Individual
Professional Task: Skills Course 2 days face-to-face 50 Y Individual
Practical Skills Logbook Throughout semester Logbook length 20 entries 10 N Individual
Reflective Journal 500 words 10 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • No prescribed text. All learning resources will be provided on vUWS.

Teaching Periods