Principles of Primary Care Medicine 2 (HLTH7303)
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 assessment 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.
