MEDIC ST 2501 - Medical Studies 2A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MEDIC ST 2501 Course Medical Studies 2A Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 12 Contact Up to 19 hours contact per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites MEDIC ST 1501 and MEDIC ST 1502 Restrictions Available only to Bachelor of Medical Studies students Assessment Tests, competency assessments, assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Marko Stojanovic
MEDIC ST 2501 Course Coordinators:
Marko Stojanovic & Christian Mingorance
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Describe the normal structure and function of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. 2 Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. 3 Apply knowledge of normal and abnormal structure and function to construct mechanistic explanations and diagnostic hypotheses relevant to common conditions affecting the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. 4 Apply epidemiological information to problems relating to disorders of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. 5 Summarise the medical management of identified conditions affecting the neurological and musculoskeletal systems, in relation to normal and abnormal structure and function. 6 Conduct medical interviews with simulated patients, identifying presenting complaint, taking a structured history and further developing a systems review. 7 Perform physical examinations in a professional manner and link history and examination findings relating to disorders of the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. 8 Identify basic investigations and interpret results to help differentiate hypotheses 9 Explain the fundamental pathophysiological principles that underlie common pathology tests. 10 Reflect on and apply medical ethical principles and frameworks to analyse, synthesise and resolve ethical dilemmas. 11 An understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for common neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. 12 Explain principles around safety and quality control in healthcare. 13 Explain patient-centred healthcare and patient-centred communication skills including interprofessional practice, shared decision-making, explanation and planning 14 Summarise the principles of good medical practice and demonstrate a willingness to adhere to these principles. 15 Interpret key measures (incidence, prevalence, and concept of risk) and how demographic characteristics impact on assessing individual and population health issues at a local, national and global level 16 Enumerate and describe the inequities in relation to the social determinants of Indigenous health. 17 Apply and integrate relevant knowledge and skills from previous courses within the Bachelor of Medical Studies with knowledge obtained within the Medical Studies 2A course.
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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-17 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
15, 16 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-16 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Students must have access to a personal electronic device capable of running all required assessment software applications and maintaining a minimum of 3 hours of battery operation. Students are responsible for ensuring devices are fully charged prior to assessments.
Required learning resources and readings will be provided on-line via the Learning Management System (MyUni). There are no prescribed textbooks, but students will need to access various online resources (including the 最新糖心Vlogn Medicines Handbook, Therapeutic guidelines and Up-to-date). Students may need to access other softwares or online resources via the 最新糖心Vlog library (e.g. EndNote).Recommended Resources
Recommended textbooks and peer-reviewed articles will be communicated by course educators via the Learning Management System (MyUni). Students are encouraged to choose their resources that take their learning style into account. Materials such as online videos, presentations and documents will be provided via MyUni. Students may be required to submit written assignments via a Turnitin digital submission portal which can be accessed through MyUni.Online Learning
MyUni will be used as a digital platform to:
• host online teaching activities, resources including supporting documents, videos and external web-links.
• communicate course and program related announcements to students.
• promote student discussion and communication via Discussion Boards.
• enable students to access and complete formative and summative assessments.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures
Key mechanisms, concepts and issues relating to the four domains of medicine (science & scholarship, clinical practice, health & society and professionalism & leadership) in neurological and musculoskeletal conditions will be explained and discussed via
a series of online video resources and in-person presentations.
Practicals
Multi-disciplinary interactive practical classes will provide students with opportunity to explore the anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology of the human body.
Scenario-based learning (SBL)
Scenarios will relate to common and important medical conditions, population and community health issues, and professionalism
issues relevant to the course themes. New scenarios will be introduced at the start of each week and explored in detail by small student groups across two scenario-based learning workshops per week. These sessions are designed to develop skills in hypothesis formulation, hypothesis testing and clinical reasoning in addition to consolidating and applying knowledge across the
various domains of medicine.
Medical Practice workshops
These workshops integrate teaching across clinical practice and professionalism and leadership domains and are designed for students to practice and gain competency in clinical examination techniques and concurrently apply professionalism and leadership skills. This structure models the importance of integrated medical practice in a clinical environment.
Professionalism and Leadership workshops
Tutor guided group workshops are designed to facilitate learning by providing opportunity for students to work collaboratively to develop skills in the application of medical, ethical and legal principles.
Health and Society workshops
Tutor guided group workshops are designed to facilitate learning by providing an opportunity for students to work collaboratively to explore how to calculate and interpret key measures, the role of demographic characteristics and how these affect people’s health in both an indigenous and global context, and the key health challenges facing 最新糖心Vlog and other countries.
Research skills modules
A series of research skills modules (RSMs) are delivered over the first 2.5 years of the BMedSt program. RSMs have been designed to introduce students to key aspects of scientific research including how to find, understand, and critique different types of scientific literature. The series aims to support students to develop critical skills to evaluate evidence, make informed clinical decisions, and contribute to advancing healthcare practices through research. In Medical Studies 2A the RSMs provide an introduction to both quantitative and qualitative analysis.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will work individually and collaboratively in small groups (typically 4 - 8 students) within tutorials, workshops and Scenario-based Learning sessions. Group discussions may be facilitated by tutors and demonstrators depending on the nature of each session.
Students are reminded that the overall workload for a full time student as stated in the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Calendar is an
average of 48 hours per week per teaching period (i.e. semester). This includes contact and non-contact hours and includes general study and research time for assignments. Medical Studies 2A is a 12 unit course and thus represents the full time load. You should therefore be putting in an average of 48 hours of study each week (including contact hours) for this course.
Each week you are expected to:- Attend learning & teaching activities
- Read relevant lecture material, ensuring that you understand the information, and taking additional notes as necessary
- Revise other relevant content to aid your understanding
- Prepare for assessments
- Utilise the resources provided to you through the MS2A and BMSProgram MyUni Courses
Learning Activities Summary
Lectures (both online and face-to-face)
Practicals (face-to-face)
Scenario-based Learning sessions (face-to-face)
Medical Practice workshops (face-to-face)
Professionalism & Leadership workshops (face-to-face)
Health & Society workshops (face-to-face)Specific Course Requirements
Students are expected to:
- interact and correspond with their peers and academic staff appropriately
- familiarise themselves with the Professionalism & Leadership Policy Document which will be available within the MS2A MyUni course
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle Requirement Learning Outcomes assessed Fortnightly Quizzes Fomative -
No 1-17 Mid-semester test (including DAQ) Summative * Yes* 1-17 End of semester test (including DAQ)
Summative * Yes* 1-17 Science and Scholarship Domain Hurdle
Summative * Yes** 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 17 Population Health Assignment Summative * Yes 15-16 Indigenous Health Assignment (consists of an Indigenous Health Group Presentation & an Indigenous Health Individual Quiz) Summative * Yes 15-16 Clinical Competency 1-2 Fomative - No 6-9 Clinical Competency 3-5 Summative NGP Yes 6-9 Vital signs and hand-hygiene Summative NGP Yes 6-9 Oral case presentation - clinical practice Summative NGP Yes 6-9 Professionalism Reflection Summative NGP Yes 10,12 Communication Skills Quizzes Summative NGP Yes 12-14 Consent and Respectful Relationships Module Summative NGP Yes 7, 13, 14 Professional Behaviour (timely submission of assignments, satisfactory active attendance and appropriate behaviour as per P&L Professional Behaviour Policy) Summative NGP Yes 6,7,10,14
** See Assessment Related Requirements for further detailsAssessment Related Requirements
The following minimum requirements are necessary for progression from the course:
Combined Test Hurdle: It is a hurdle requirement for students to attain an overall combined passing score for the mid-semester and end-of-semester tests, with the mid-semester test having a weighting of 30% and the end-of-semester test a weighting of 70% towards this score. The passing score will be determined after applying an appropriate standard-setting method (e.g. Cohen’s standard setting method). Students who fail to achieve this score may be offered an additional assessment, in keeping with the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. See further information below regarding minimum Science and Scholarship performance within the mid and end-of-semester tests.
Science and Scholarship Domain: It is a hurdle requirement for students to attain an overall combined standard set score of 45 or higher for the questions linked to the Science and Scholarship domain within the mid-semester and end-of-semester tests, with the mid-semester test having a weighting of 30% and the end-of-semester test a weighting of 70% towards this score. An appropriate standard-setting method (e.g. Cohen’s standard setting method) will be utilised. Students who fail to achieve this score may be offered an additional assessment, in keeping with the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.
Health and Society Domain: At least a mark of 50% in the Population Health Assignment and satisfactory performance in the Indigenous Health Assignment (consisting of (1) a group presentation and (2) the individual quiz).
Clinical Practice: Acceptable performance in clinical competencies 3-5, the hand hygiene and vital signs competencies and the oral case presentation.
Professionalism and Leadership: Active contribution of small group teaching sessions, including attendance (80%); timely submission of assignments and no substantiated record of unprofessional behaviour. Acceptable completion of all hurdle tasks. Acceptable completion of consent and respectful relationships module. Students are obligated to attend core structured learning activities as these activities rely on group discussion and/or practical participation. Core structured learning activities for this course are: Scenario-based learning sessions, all workshops (Medical Practice, H&S, P&L) and practicals. All details are outlined in the Policy Document “Assessment of the Professionalism & Leadership Domain” which students are expected to be familiar with.
Assessment Detail
Assessment will be conducted under the GS8 Grade Scheme in recognition of the Integrated, Domain-led nature of the Medical Program curriculum. In addition, the program uses the philosophy of “Assessment for Learning”, where the learner is guided by assessment, and assessment feedback is used to shape and determine the learner’s progress.
The integrated nature of the curriculum, with four Domains: Science and Scholarship; Clinical Practice; Health and Society, and Professionalism and Leadership, means that the successful learner must achieve a minimum standard of performance in each
Domain, and deficiencies in an individual Domain cannot be compensated by performance in another.
Fortnightly Quizzes: Each fortnight, students will undertake a quiz that tests and consolidates the knowledge of that fortnight’s learning. Questions can be drawn from across the Domains, with approximate weight related to the content taught during the fortnight.
Mid Semester Test: During the middle of the semester, students will undertake a summative test. Material from across the curriculum to that point in time will be assessed, via Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Data Analysis Question formats. It is a hurdle requirement for students to attain an overall combined passing score for the mid-semester and end-of-semester tests, with the mid-semester test having a weighting of 30% and the end-of-semester test a weighting of 70% towards this score. The passing score will be determined after applying an appropriate standard-setting method (e.g. Cohen’s standard setting method). Students who fail to achieve this score may be offered an additional assessment, in keeping with the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.
End of Semester Test: At the end of the semester, students will undertake a summative test. Material from across the entire curriculum will be assessed, via Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Data Analysis Question formats. It is a hurdle requirement for students to attain an overall combined passing score for the mid-semester and end-of-semester tests, with the mid-semester test having a weighting of 30% and the end-of-semester test a weighting of 70% towards this score. The passing score will be determined after applying an appropriate standard-setting method (e.g. Cohen’s standard setting method). Students who fail to achieve this score may be offered an additional assessment, in keeping with the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.
Indigenous Health Assignment consists of (1) Indigenous Health Group Presentation and (2) Indigenous Health Quiz: These assessements incorporate learnings from the Health and Society Domain with a focus on Indigenous health: (1) The Indigenous Health Group Presentation will investigate connections between the Social and Cultural Determinants of Indigenous Health and disease burden. You will be expected to collaborate with others to develop and deliver an important educational resource for your peers. (2) The Indigenous Health Quiz will consist of multiple-choice questions and short-essay questions.
Population Health Assignment: An assignment incorporating learnings from the Health and Society Domain.
Clinical Competencies: Various clinical competencies will be assessed across the semester. Students will be required to
demonstrate competency in a range of basic clinical skills including history taking and physical examination, bedside, laboratory and imaging investigations and appropriate behaviour in the clinical setting.
Oral Case Presentation Assessment: Students will participate in a case based oral assessment which will assess both knowledge of content, and communication skills (specifically: active listening and summarising skills). Students have the opportunity to “practise” the Oral Case Presentations as part of the Clinical Competencies assessment (see above) which provide a formative assessment
opportunity.
Professionalism Reflection: Students will write 750-1000 words reflecting on Shared Decision-Making (SDM) Practice as considered in the course of their learning.
Communication skills quizzes: students will be required to complete online quizzes that relate to communication skills.
Consent and Respectful Relationships module: Successful completion of consent and respectful relationships online module with uploading of completion certificate.
Professional Behaviour: Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, as evidenced by timely
submission of assignments, satisfactory active attendance at small group teaching sessions, and no unresolved behaviours of concern. Satisfactory performance is required for progression.Submission
Unless otherwise indicated, coursework should be submitted electronically via MyUni. Any students experiencing technical
difficulties should contact the course coordinators at the earliest opportunity. The deadline time will be strictly enforced according to the digital time displayed by the MyUni portal. Coursework submitted to any location other than those specified will not be accepted. This includes submissions to staff email addresses. Submission dates may be extended only under exceptional circumstances as per the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) policy.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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