School Of MedicineClinical AllergyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401064.2
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
400990 - Clinical Allergy 1, 400991 - Clinical Allergy 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. 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
This yearlong unit will consist of 50 hours of supervised consultation of patients with allergic disease within the setting of a specialist Immunology/Allergy clinic. The purpose of Clinical Allergy is to apply previously acquired knowledge of allergic diseases to patient care in real time. The unit consists of the following clinical experiences: (1) History, physical examination of patients with allergic diseases; (2) Investigation of patients with allergy including skin prick testing and spirometry; (3) Management of patients with various allergic diseases including anaphylaxis. Students will be under the supervision of experienced Clinical Immunologists/Allergists and will develop their clinical skills in the diagnosis and management of children and adults with allergic diseases. Students will need to attend the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Annual Scientific Meeting and the annual MacArthur Series in Immunology and take part in two course specific workshops.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students must be practising medical practitioners (registered with AHPRA or the New Zealand Medical Board) and be able to access a specialist Immunology and Allergy clinic. Such clinics are located in accredited teaching hospitals in the Australian and New Zealand health systems and are based predominantly in capital cities. Students must undergo routine employment screening and checks according to hospital and government health policy, including proof of vaccination and working with children clearance, and meet institutional requirements for honorary clinicians before they can attend the clinic.