MEDI100
Introduction to Medical Studies
40 Units
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 |
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| Content | Language and communication skills for health professionals Learning styles in medicine Australian culture and society |
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| 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 |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 21 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks | ||||||
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