GMED2009

GMED2009: Foundations of Acute Care

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Which units require GMED2009?

GMED2009 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is GMED2009 about?

This unit applies foundational pathophysiology and anatomy knowledge, communication, professional and manual handling skills to individuals presenting in an acute care clinical setting. Concepts of medical stability, post-operative protocols, and risk management are included within the context of acute trauma, gerontology, medical and surgical patients. There is a focus on person-centred management, guided by accurate assessment processes, including gathering and documenting accurate information from the patient, medical notes, charts, investigations (including X-Rays), and simple physical or physiological testing. Principles of acute care, including positioning, mobilisation with attachments, transfers, walking aids, selection and prescription of early rehab exercises, and engagement of the patient in the recovery process are considered and practiced. Common discharge issues are considered.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education060101 General Medicine

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

PHTY1001Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
HUMB1003Introduction to Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice
HUMB1000Human Structure and Function
PATH1002Introduction to Human Systems and Pathophysiology
Human Structure and Function 100

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PHTY1001Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
HUMB1003Introduction to Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice

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HUMB1000Human Structure and Function
PATH1002Introduction to Human Systems and Pathophysiology
Human Structure and Function 100

Prerequisites group 2Select One

HUMB5000Fundamentals of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice