A problem based learning curriculum and design is used to allow students to integrate knowledge from biomedical sciences, psychology, sociology, law and ethics and to apply this within a clinical context relevant to practicing health professionals with particular reference to rural practice.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
Available to students in BClinical Sci
* application of fundamental biomedical science concepts to clinical cases/problems; * application of social sciences from areas of psychology, sociology and ethics to personal and community health and health professional roles; * application and understanding of the impact of patient variables on the clinical context; * ethical and legal issues within the clinical context; * clinician / patient relationship; * communication and interaction with patients and care providers; * concepts of health vs disease; * variability in health professional roles; * issues particular to clinical practice in rural regions; * communication and team work within multidisciplinary groups. All topics will be covered within the problem based learning curriculum and delivery methodology with facilitation of concepts and development of problem solving skills within realistic work role scenarios.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.