School Of MedicineAllergic SciencesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401063.1
Discipline: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Assumed Knowledge
Must have completed a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification) and be practising as a medical practitioner in clinical practice.
Equivalent Units
400988 - Allergic Sciences 1 AND 400989 - Allergic Sciences 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4689 - Graduate Certificate in Allergic Diseases.
Students must be practising medical practitioners and be able to access a specialist Immunology and Allergy clinic while they are undertaking this unit. Such clinics are located in accredited teaching hospitals in the Australian and New Zealand health systems and are based predominantly in capital cities.
About this Unit
From 2018 this unit is replqced by 401249 - Allergic Sciences 1. This yearlong unit will consist of eight online modules dealing with the basic science of allergic disease. The modules will cover Immunology, Allergic Skin Disease, Food Hypersensitivity, Food Related Gastrointestinal Disease and Anaphylaxis, Allergic Airways Disease, Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Drug and Insect Allergy, and Paediatric Allergy. These modules will provide a sound basis for managing children and adults with common allergic conditions in clinical practice. Support will be available from experienced Clinical Immunologists/Allergists. The purpose of Allergic Sciences is to cover the fundamental theoretical and clinical concepts underlying allergic diseases. The modules link basic science with clinical understanding and will enable students to undertake the clinical experiences that are co-requisite with this unit. Students will need to attend two written exams at a university approved venue as part of the assessment for this unit.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students will need a computer and internet access to use the e-learning platform vUWS at https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/ and http://uws.zoom.us/ to participate in video case conference group discussions.