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 2024 in Semester 1 at Southbank. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Southbank
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FOR5013
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FOR5013
1 unit list FOR5013 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Southbank | Online |
Assessment
- Assessment 1: Short Answer Questions (x5), Total 1600 wordsCompetency hurdle20%
- Assessment 2: Case Studies (x3), Total 1600 wordsCompetency hurdle20%
- Assessment 3: Case Presentation, 15mins (includes 5 mins discussion)Competency hurdle20%
- Assessment 4: Essay, 3200 wordsCompetency hurdle40%
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 students 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. Students 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
- Dr Susan Marks
- Professor Richard Bassed
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Susan Marks
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FOR5013?
FOR5013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FOR5013?
FOR5013 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FOR5011.
When is FOR5013 offered?
In 2024, FOR5013 runs in Semester 1 at Southbank, with an online option.
Does FOR5013 have an exam?
No. FOR5013 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.