MED2100 Foundations of medical practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MED2100 Foundations of medical practice is a level 2, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Full year at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs MED1100 and MED1200 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Full year
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MED2100
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After MED2100
1 unit list MED2100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: M6011, M6019
Overview
This unit builds upon previous study to extend and consolidate knowledge, skills and attitudes for medical practice.
Content encompasses the four themes of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum: Theme I (Personal and Professional Development), Theme II (Society, Population, Health and Illness), Theme III (Scientific Basis of Clinical Practice) and Theme IV (Clinical Skills).
Learning approaches support you in integrating knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to patient centred health care and the practice of medicine. You will explore health care provision across rural and metropolitan contexts.
This unit provides the foundation for learning in clinical settings in later years of the course.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | Immersive |
| Full year | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assignments - 6,000 words; oral presentation - 30 mins; multi-media - 3 hrs. Pass/FailPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- On-line activities and quizzes (6 hours) Pass/FailQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical learning engagement activity recognition (CLEAR ) (pass/fail)PortfolioCompetency hurdle-
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
Describe the ethical, professional and personal responsibilities, and behaviours consistent with good clinical practice and professional codes of practice.
- 2
Describe the fundamental legal responsibilities and ethical principles for clinical practice and apply these to learning scenarios.
- 3
Explain key concepts in population health, epidemiology and measurement of health and disease in populations including social, ethical, economic, and environmental factors.
- 4
Describe interprofessional health care teams and explain their role in health care.
- 5
Describe the importance of cultural practises in strengthening an individual’s identity and wellbeing and describe culturally safe communication when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and family members.
- 6
Relate biomedical, scientific and clinical concepts to common and important illnesses, conditions and disorders and their causes, underlying pathophysiology and treatment.
- 7
Elicit histories and perform physical examinations on simulated patients and perform clinical procedures in simulated environments.
- 8
Integrate and interpret clinical findings in order to develop a differential diagnosis and outline basic management principles for very common conditions.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures72 hours
- Seminars12 hours
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours of study per week including teacher directed tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, site visits integrated case-based tutorials and online lectures plus 12 hours of of self-directed study.
Total per week = 24 hours
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Priyia Pusparajah
- Associate Professor Barbara Kemp-Harper
- Associate Professor Pamidi Narendra
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Helmy Cook
- Associate Professor Vinod Pallath
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MED2100?
You need MED1100 and MED1200 before you enrol; and MED2200 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MED2100?
MED2100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MED2200.
When is MED2100 offered?
In 2027, MED2100 runs in Full year at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MED2100?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MED2100 have an exam?
No. MED2100 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.