MEDS2000

MEDS2000: Clinical Pathophysiology

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Which units require MEDS2000?

MEDS2000 is a prerequisite for 5 units.

What is MEDS2000 about?

In this unit, students are introduced to pathophysiology of body systems. Students explore incidence and prevalence of acute, chronic and terminal pathology and co-occurring conditions. Aetiology, signs, symptoms and trajectories; medical and surgical investigation, assessment and intervention in common conditions; effect of pharmacological management on health disorders as well as the impact of conditions on people and quality of life, form key learning experiences within the unit.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin School of Allied Health (1278)

Field of Education060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 3 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

BH-OCCT1v2Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)Concurrent
B-OCCTAdmission into B-OCCT - Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
BH-OCCTAdmission into BH-OCCT - Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Honours)

Prerequisites group 2Complete All

OCCT1000Concepts in Occupational Therapy Practice
HUMB1000Human Structure and Function

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