Available in 2024
Course code

SURG6002

Units

10 units

Level

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