Critical Care (MEDI7425)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medicine Faculty
Units
2
Duration
Two Semesters
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
~20 Clinical ~1 Tutorial ~2 Online Lectures
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Medicine (MD-Ochsner) programs
Assessment methods
The course will be assessed on a graded basis. Compulsory online modules, cases and quizzes that evaluate the level of in-depth knowledge gained by students relevant to the disciplines. Reflective workbook for each specialty; Summative Clinical Participation Assessment (CPA); End of Semester MCQ exam. Workplace-based assessments (WBAs) within the clinical placement period of the course (including mini-clinical evaluations, clinical skills assessments and direct observation of procedural skills) will allow students to demonstrate achievement of clinical competencies as broadly outlined by the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ).
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Course duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Semester 1, 2020.
Course description
The Critical Care course is conducted in the major teaching hospitals in each Clinical School. The CCC aims to teach the student the skills, knowledge and attitudes involved in managing patients with critical illness. The majority of students' time in each of the three disciplines of Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care will be as direct one-on-one clinical contact and/or ward rounds in the Intensive Care Unit with some small group tutorial teaching.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | Herston | Internal | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (13/01/2020 - 15/03/2020) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | Herston | Internal | Profile unavailable |
