FOR5013 Non accidental injury in childhood
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
FOR5013 Non accidental injury in childhood is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Southbank and University of the Philippines. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Southbank, University of the Philippines
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before FOR5013
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FOR5013
No unit lists FOR5013 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: A registered medical practitioner who is involved in assessing (or may be required to assess) children where there are concerns of non-accidental injury.
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in course code M6009
Prohibition: FOR2006
Overview
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Southbank | Online |
| First semester | University of the Philippines | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Assessment 1: Short Answer Questions (x5), Total 1600 wordsWrittenCompetency hurdle20%
- Assessment 2: Case Studies (x3), Total 1600 wordsWrittenCompetency hurdle20%
- Assessment 3: Case Presentation, 15mins (includes 5 mins discussion)PresentationCompetency hurdle20%
- Assessment 4: Essay, 3200 wordsWrittenCompetency hurdle40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Compare and contrast types of injuries and common injury patterns observed in childhood development stages with those observed in non-accidental injuries and abuse.
- 2
Accurately assess and document injuries using notes, diagrams and photography.
- 3
Apply knowledge of non-accidental injury to the analysis of bones, intra-abdominal and intra-thoracic trauma.
- 4
Outline the processes involved in assessing children when there are concerns of neglect.
- 5
Critically apply knowledge of the epidemiology of child neglect and physical assault to support injury assessment.
- 6
Interpret and apply current legislation concerning offences against children.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
It is expected that you will need to undertake approximately 12 hours of study per week over the semester. This will include contact time, private study, assessment tasks (case studies, assignments) and, where possible, involvement in casework. You are required to attend all workshops offered at the Department of Forensic Medicine during the semester.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Lyndal Bugeja
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Susan Marks
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FOR5013?
FOR5013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FOR5013 offered?
In 2027, FOR5013 runs in Semester 1 at Southbank and University of the Philippines, with an online option.
Does FOR5013 have an exam?
No. FOR5013 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.