Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

The course consists of web-based learning and tutorials

Prerequisite

HLTH7301

Restricted

Restricted to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

Assessment methods

On-line examinations at the end of every block. There will be four blocks such that each block asse ssment will contribute 25% to the total assessment.

Course enquiries

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

Principles of Primary Care Medicine 2' provides students with knowledge of the essentials of disease prevention, diagnosis and management. Using an organ-system approach, students will learn, through web-based material, the pathophysiology of the disease processes of the most common presentations in general practice, developing knowledge and clinical problem-solving skills in all areas of primary care. Appropriate ordering and interpretation of laboratory values, radiology studies, and pharmacologicical therapies, including drug choice, idenitification of risk for adverse drug reactions, and medication administration and monitoring will be covered. Patient education and health promotion strategies will be emphasised.