EPHLTH161

Introduction to Health Professional Studies II

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

EPHLTH161 Introduction to Health Professional Studies II expands on the concepts developed in Health Studies I and aims at providing students with basic biological and social science understanding relevant to subsequent training in a health professional field. The course investigates human biology, introductory pathobiology, human anatomy/physiology, biochemistry and the Health system and role of the Health professional.

Objectives Students will:
1. develop basic understanding of the biological and social sciences relevant to subsequent training in a health profession.
2. be given opportunity to develop critical reasoning and independent learning skills.
3. gain an understanding of the role of the health professional in society and the varying careers available within the field.
4. develop a competence in academic and communication skills involving appropriate technologies and styles.
Content 1. Human biology and introductory pathobiology; normal structure and function (human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry) and reactions to stressors.
2. Problem solving strategies including problem identification, resource accession and critical analysis
3. The health system and the roles of the various types of health professionals including comparative studies with other systems.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class In-class tests
Examination: Formal During University's exam period
Other: (please specify) Student Own Learning Tasks (SOLT)
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EPHLTH161