SURG6002
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will give the student a comprehensive and critical understanding of the pathophysiology, aetiology, outcomes and management of surgical disease. This course is a compulsory course in the Master of Traumatology Surgical Specialisation.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. define and analyse specific disease in the different subspecialties including current strategies for management;
2. identify supportive measures in the operative treatment of surgical subspecialty patients; and
3. demonstrate understanding of the management of surgical subspecialty patients through preoperative, operative and postoperative periods.
Content
Week 1: Head and Neck
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 2: Thyroid
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 3: Endocrine, Biochemistry and Hormones
Basic principles and surgical disease related problems.
Week 4: Cardiothoracic
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 5: Respiratory Part 1
Anatomy, physiology and disease related problems.
Week 6: Respiratory Part 2
Anatomy, physiology and disease related problems.
Week 7: Intestinal
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 8: Oesophageal and Gastric
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 9: Liver
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 10: Pancreatobiliary
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 11: Pelvis and Peritoneum
Anatomy, physiology and surgical disease related problems.
Week 12: Vascular
Anatomy, physiology and disease related problems.
Week 13: Cancer and Neoplasia in Surgery
Principles and treatment approach
Further to the coursework, you will be required to attend an intensive three-day face to face interactive workshop.
Requisite
This course is only available to students who are active in the Master of Traumatology program.
Assessment items
Participation: Discussion Board
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Multiple Choice Quiz: Part 1
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Quiz: Multiple Choice Quiz: Part 2
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Final Assignment: Part 1
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Final Assignment: Part 2
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Paper Upload and Summary
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- SURG6002 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 99.5 KB)
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