Unit Outline

This second foundations unit describes the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, selected pathological processes including neoplasia, common musculoskeletal and rheumatological diseases, antimicrobial and antiviral therapies, and laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease. Clinical cases focus on the bones, joints, muscles, and neurovascular supply of the upper and lower limbs and back. Building upon clinical practice skills from CAM101, history and examination skills for the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems in the limbs and back and vital signs will be developed. Students will learn about nutrition across the lifecycle, and medical research including biomedical, epidemiological, clinical and qualitative methods. Building on CAM101, students will be introduced to epidemiology and the life course model, used as frameworks to explore and discuss the determinants of health including social, physical, behavioural, cultural, biological, political, environmental and ecological. The concepts of equity and equality and the role of the doctor as a health advocate in the Australian health system will be explored. This unit also explores the biopsychosocial, ethical and legal frameworks and community context of the practice of medicine and the provision of health care in Australia, including issues related to birth and early infancy in a family context. In addition, students will further develop skills and knowledge of self-care, professionalism, and reflective practice. In order for students to undertake Professional Experience Placements (PEPs), there are mandatory requirements to be completed before students can enter a PEP venue. These are outlined in the Safety in Practice Agreement (https://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement/safety-in-practice-requirements). The Safety in Practice Disclosures section requires the student to establish, with the University, their capacity to perform the mandatory functional requirements of the course in which they are enrolled. The Safety in Practice Agreement also requires the student to comply with the UTAS Behaviour Policy, agree to undertake a police (criminal record) check, working with vulnerable persons registration and provide evidence of their immunisation/vaccination status. Students enrolled in the Tasmanian School of Medicine are required to comply with these requirements prior to the allocation of, and participation in, professional experience placements (which includes community engagement activities) and clinical rotations in health care settings. Students who do not comply will not be placed or will be removed from placements and therefore will not meet the requirements of the unit. Further information is available at the College of Health and Medicine PEP website: http://www.utas.edu.au/health/professional-experience-placement Students who are unsure of the procedural guidelines should seek guidance from the School of Medicine.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe core scientific knowledge and methods underpinning the practice of medicine, with a focus on cellular and selected pathological processes and the structure and function of the integumentary, immune, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
2.	Discuss and interpret scholarly research evidence in medical practice.
3.	Using the Calgary-Cambridge framework, take a simple medical history from a patient, and summarise and report this information to a health professional.
4.	Describe and demonstrate effective listening skills and communication with a patient.
5.	Describe and perform a clinical examination of the limbs and back.
6.	Describe how health and wellbeing are constructed in society.
7.	Discuss the determinants of health and wellbeing in socially and culturally diverse populations and settings in the context of the Australian health system.
8.	Explain the principles and values of ethics, professionalism, leadership and self-care in medical practice.
9.	Demonstrate respectful relationships and undertake self-reflection as a medical student.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAM101

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Students may provide feedback to staff via eVALUate (and/or other anonymous surveys for collecting student feedback), through student representatives on the Year 1 Tasmanian Medicine Program management committee, and directly to the unit coordinator team and other staff. Staff value student feedback and endeavour to continually improve the unit each year. Specific alterations for this year are described in the Year 1 Student Manual, available on MyLO.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Professional Portfolio	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 2:	Oral Presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 3:	Clinical skills assessment	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Kids and Families Program	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6, LO9
Assessment Task 5:	Two MCQ/EMQ quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	4 %	LO1
Assessment Task 6:	Domain 3 Assignment 2	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO2, LO6, LO7
Assessment Task 7:	Assignment in Evidence-based medicine	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO2
Assessment Task 8:	Domain 4 Reflective Assignment 2	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO2, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 9:	40% of the weighting for CAM101/102 is undertaken in Semester 1	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 10:	Exam Paper 1	Exam Period	10 %	LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8
Assessment Task 11:	Exam Paper 4	Exam Period	10 %	LO1
Assessment Task 12:	Exam Paper 2	Exam Period	10 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 13:	Exam Paper 3	Exam Period	11 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Professional Portfolio

Task Description:

Preparation for professional experience placement and personal and professional development portfolio. Includes completion of professional training and readiness activities, CBL tutorial professionalism assessment, and personal reflective tasks.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

Various

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Timely completion of all tasks to demonstrate student professional behaviour	LO8, LO9
2	Participate in discussions, collaborate with classmates, and demonstrate preparation, organisation and respectful interactions	LO8, LO9
3	Reflect on aspects of the first year of the medical course	LO9

Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation

Task Description:

Case task presentations in CBL tutorial
Students will prepare two summative presentations over the semester in case-based learning (CBL) tutorials.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

5-10 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Informational content supported by evidence, organisation and efficiency, communication skills and audience engagement	LO1, LO2, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 3: Clinical skills assessment

Task Description:

Clinical skills (examination skills) assessment
Students will communicate with examiners and simulated patients while performing brief physical examinations relating to the musculoskeletal system (upper and lower limbs and spine) and nervous system (upper and lower limbs).

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

20 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Communicate verbally in a professional manner	LO4
2	Perform a clinical examination of the limbs and back	LO5

Assessment Task 4: Kids and Families Program

Task Description:

Kids & Families Program (KFP) tasks including visits (2) and participation in discussion forum (1)

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

Several hours of online materials, family visits and discussion forum

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret and report information obtained from encounters with families	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6, LO9

Assessment Task 5: Two MCQ/EMQ quizzes

Task Description:

Two in-person, closed-book MCQ/EMQ quizzes, each worth 2% (4% total). Each quiz covers 3-5 weeks of Domain 1 content.

Task Length:

40 minutes each

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

4 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domain 1 knowledge to provide correct responses to MCQ/EMQ questions.	LO1

Assessment Task 6: Domain 3 Assignment 2

Task Description:

Domain 3 assignment: Determinants of health

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Address the topic	LO6, LO7
2	Use evidence to support argument and address task	LO2, LO6, LO7
3	Communicate using academic writing	LO2, LO6, LO7

Assessment Task 7: Assignment in Evidence-based medicine

Task Description:

Assignment in Evidence-based medicine (EBM) (Domain 1):
You will be allocated a journal article to critique. You are required to provide a critical appraisal of the journal article guided by the appropriate CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklists.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critique a journal article using the CASP checklist	LO2
2	Communicate using academic writing	LO2

Assessment Task 8: Domain 4 Reflective Assignment 2

Task Description:

Domain 4 Reflective Assignment on the patient’s perspective of illness and healthcare

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on a patient narrative and discuss your response in connection to the assignment task	LO8, LO9
2	Explore alternative perspectives through discussing academic literature	LO2
3	Discuss how your learning will inform your approach to the study of medicine and how you will evaluate outcomes of your decisions and actions	LO8, LO9
4	Communicate using academic reflective writing	LO2, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 9: 40% of the weighting for CAM101/102 is undertaken in Semester 1

Task Description:

CAM101 ASSESSMENTS (VARIOUS METHODS): 40% OF THE WEIGHTING FOR CAM101/102 IS UNDERTAKEN IN CAM101 IN SEMESTER 1

Task Length:

UNDERTAKEN IN CAM101 SEMESTER 1

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	x	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 10: Exam Paper 1

Task Description:

Paper 1 (Domains 2, 3, 4 and CBL tutorials MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ)
Assesses knowledge, understanding and application of D2, D3, D4 and CBL tutorial concepts covered in semesters 1 and 2 (weighted heavily towards CAM102). Closed book (no notes, books or other reference material permitted). Pass mark is standard set.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply CBL tutorial and Domains 2, 3 and 4 knowledge to provide correct responses to MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ questions	LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8

Assessment Task 11: Exam Paper 4

Task Description:

Paper 4 (Domain 1. MCQ/EMQ)
Assesses knowledge, understanding and application of D1 concepts covered in semesters 1 and 2 (weighted heavily towards CAM102). Closed book (no notes, books or other reference material permitted). Pass mark is standard set.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domain 1 knowledge to provide correct responses to MCQ/EMQ questions	LO1

Assessment Task 12: Exam Paper 2

Task Description:

Paper 2 (Domain 1. MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ)
Assesses knowledge, understanding and application of D1 concepts covered in semesters 1 and 2 (weighted heavily towards CAM102). Closed book (no notes, books or other reference material permitted).
Pass mark is standard set.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domain 1 knowledge to provide correct responses to MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ questions	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 13: Exam Paper 3

Task Description:

Paper 3 (Domain 1 Applied MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ)
Assesses application of knowledge and understanding of D1 concepts covered in semesters 1 and 2 (weighted heavily towards CAM102). May include identification and explanation of specimens, slides, micrographs, models, medical images (photos, radiographs, CT, MRI, etc.), charts, graphs and any other material related to any learning sessions. Closed book (no notes, books or other reference material permitted).

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

11 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domain 1 knowledge to provide correct responses to MCQ/EMQ/SAQ/EQ questions	LO1

How your final result is determined

CAM101 and CAM102 are the two components of a single year-long unit that comprises the 1st year of the BMedScMD course. At the end of CAM101, students will receive an interim grade (for example, interim completion, IC, or assessment ongoing, AO). Your final grade for 1st year (CAM101 and CAM102) will be determined based on your combined performance across CAM101 and CAM102. The details of how the final grade will be determined and the requirements to pass can be found in the Year 1 Student Manual that will be available on both the CAM101 and CAM102 MyLO sites.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.