MEDI 7011 Clinical Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery 2
Credit Points 30
Legacy Code 401057
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Description This is a 30 credit point year-long subject taken over two terms (15 credit points in each term).Students undertaking this subject will have a detailed knowledge of open abdominal surgery at commencement. This subject will extend their knowledge in the practical aspects of laparoscopic surgery. This subject will be completed in Year 2 of the program.
School Medicine
Discipline Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 15cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) MEDI 7010
Restrictions
Students must be advanced trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology undertaking a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery at Blacktown Hospital or other accredited site. Students must be enrolled in 4690 Master of Surgery in Advanced Gynaecological Surgery
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Perform minimally invasive gynaecological surgery in a competent and safe manner for all appropriate problems
- Perform competent patient assessment and postoperative care of complex problems
- Demonstrate the theory and practice of minimally invasive gynaecological surgery to junior staff
- To achieve these, the student needs to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and judgement through the completion of extensive clinical experience treating patients across the full range of gynaecological surgical disorders, receiving continual critical feedback and engaging in reflective discussion with their clinical specialist supervisor. Achievement of these learning outcomes demonstrate extensive experience in the area of Clinical Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery.
Subject Content
Surgical techniques required in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
Pre-operative assessment and post operative care
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 | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logbook: Logbook continual record and critical reflection on clinical experience, reviewed by and requiring reflective discussion with the supervisor. | Continuous | 50 | Y | Individual | |
| Formative assessment report: Clinical assessment | 3 monthly | 0 | N | Individual | |
| Summative assessment report: Clinical assessment | 6 monthly | 50 | Y | Individual |