James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

RH2002 - Clinical Medicine for Therapy

Subject Description

The subject provides basic knowledge of aetiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, management and prognosis of disease conditions encountered in allied health practice throughout the lifespan. Major topics will include: congenital, medical, surgical, psychiatric and geriatric conditions; trauma related injuries and degenerative disease processes; medical and surgical interventions are addressed, developments in prevention and community care with emphasis on psychological sequelae for all age related disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate correct usage of appropriate scientific and medical terminology
• analyse the functional implications of damage or dysfunction to psychological and biological systems in the body
• describe the aetiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, management and prognosis of medical, surgical, psychiatric and age related disorders commonly encountered in allied health practice
• gain an understanding of the individual's experience of various disorders in day to day life and explore the implications for multi- disciplinary teams

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
• Written > Examination - In class - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
• Participation > Class participation - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve at least 50% for the final examination; participate in at least 80% of scheduled tutorials.

Availabilities