MEDI100

Introduction to Medical Studies

40 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2004

Introduction to Medical Studies is a course designed to prepare international students for the Bachelor of Medicine (B Med) program coming from MARA Banting college (Malaysia). A major component of this course will be developing language and communication skills necessary for health professionals. Students will be introduced to the Bachelor of Medicine learning styles and assessment techniques including; problem based learning, self directed learning, and group learning. The course will address various aspects of Australian culture and society in a medical context.

Objectives By the end of the course, the student will demonstrate:

1. language and communication skills sufficient:
- to adequately participate in problem based learning tutorials
- to give presentations
- to engage with patients in hospitals
2. an understanding of the learning styles and strategies of the B Med program as well as the skills to cope with:
- problem based learning
- self directed learning
- group learning
3. an understanding of the Australian culture and society and its impact on health care including the;
- historical and cultural make up of the population
- political structure
- health care system (structure and burdens)
- contemporary issues
Content Language and communication skills for health professionals
Learning styles in medicine
Australian culture and society
Replacing Course(s) No
Transition Not applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge There is no assumed knowledge.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Problem Based Learning
Field Study
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Written assignment on learning styles in Medicine
Written assignment on Australian culture and society
Written assignments for language and communication skills for health professionals
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Attendance and participation in tutorials and lectures will be monitored throughout the course. Students are expected to attend all sessions timetabled.
Presentations - Individual Presentations for language and communication skills for health professionals
Contact Hours Lecture: for 21 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Enrolment only open to students enrolled in the program Introduction to Medical Studies (11560)