School Of MedicineFoundations of Medicine 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400861.1
Discipline: GENERAL MEDICINE
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 1
Credit Points: 80
Assumed Knowledge
Year 12 Chemistry.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in 4671 , 4641, 4647. Working with Children Check Student Declaration; Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate; Adult Health Immunization Schedule; Code of Conduct Agreement; First aid certificate; Completed verification NSW ClinConnect. In addition, International students must have a police check (with English translation) from their home country or any other country where they have lived or a statutory declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace.
About this Unit
This unit presents an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. The following systems are discussed: whole body organisation including basic anatomy, nutrition and metabolism, function and pathology of the gastrointestinal system (including liver), cardiovascular system and respiratory system. In addition, students will focus on developmental psychology, patient experience, the medical system, identifying risk, errors in medical practice, managing error and basic procedures such as hand washing. Introduction to Clinical Medicine will cover generic history taking and communication skills in Session 1H and skills in history and examination of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and respiratory systems during Session 2H.