Unit Outline

CAM202 builds on preceding units by introducing the student to the gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems. Students will explore clinical conditions associated with these systems and develop an understanding of the relevant basic medical sciences in the context of common clinical conditions associated with these systems. Students will learn history taking and clinical examination skills in relation to the gastrointestinal and renal systems and continue to develop skills in history taking and clinical examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Introductory clinical sessions on the reproductive systems will also occur. Through the CBL cases, students will further develop their diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills. The unit will consolidate much of the knowledge and skills obtained in the preceding three units and provide the foundation for a more integrated and systems-based approach to medicine and health care, which will be further developed and emphasised in following years. Students will complete a ‘rural week’ placement in a rural district of the state during the semester. 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.	Explain the normal development, structure, and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems.
2.	Describe the aetiology, pathogenesis, and pharmacological management of diseases affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and immune systems.
3.	Apply and interpret descriptive and basic inferential statistics, methods, and analysis in medical research.
4.	Take and summarise a comprehensive medical history and perform a full clinical examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems.
5.	Integrate and interpret findings from a patient’s history and examination, to arrive at an initial assessment including a relevant differential diagnosis.
6.	Demonstrate effective communication of information with a patient (including investigation results and lifestyle recommendations), using appropriate language and diagrams or other aides as appropriate.
7.	Use the principles of social justice to discuss strategies for the detection, prevention, and control communicable and non-communicable diseases within socially and culturally diverse populations and settings.
8.	Apply ethical and professional principles to learning scenarios in medical practice.
9.	Engage in self-reflection and personal development and demonstrate professional behaviours as a medical student.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CAM201

Alterations as a result of student feedback

We review student feedback at the end of every year and use this feedback to improve the student experience and outcomes for Year 2 of the MD/BMedSci. Over the last few years, we have worked to return to more face-to-face teaching, improve the timetable organisation across the semesters, distribute assessment items, and improve the layout and function of the MyLO sites. Your feedback (provided by student evaluations of the units, feedback from student representatives on the Year 2 committee, and through personal communications) is immensely valuable to us as we endeavour to improve this Unit from year to year.

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:	Kids and Families Program	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO2, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 2:	Rural Week Participation	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 3:	OSCE	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO4, LO5, LO6, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 4:	CBL cases Oral Presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 5:	Pharmacology Logbook Interview	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO2
Assessment Task 6:	Professional Portfolio	See the MyLO site for the due date	2 %	LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 7:	In semester tests	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 8:	Written Assignment: Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 9:	Written Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO3, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 10:	47% of the weighting for CAM201/202 is undertaken in Semester 1	See the MyLO site for the due date	47 %
Assessment Task 11:	Applied Examination	Exam Period	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5
Assessment Task 12:	Written Paper 1	Exam Period	12 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
Assessment Task 13:	Written Paper 2	Exam Period	14 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Kids and Families Program

Task Description:

One family visit and learning activities; ‘kids and families’ discussion forum.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

Several hours of online materials, family visit 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. Instructions and marking criteria will be provided on MyLO	LO2, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 2: Rural Week Participation

Task Description:

Rural Week Group Report suitable for community – PowerPoint presentation and written report.

Due:
1. Attendance and participation in activities at Rural Week.
2. Group Report:
Written report

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Guidelines and Criteria will be available on MyLO.	LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 3: OSCE

Task Description:

Two station objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) composed of 1 x history station and 1 x examination station.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

15 - 20 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Students will be assessed against prescribed criteria available on MyLO.	LO4, LO5, LO6, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 4: CBL cases Oral Presentation

Task Description:

Students are required to present one CBL case and discussion over the course of the semester. Students will be assessed and scored against prescribed criteria and the presentation must be passed.

All students are expected to prepare the case material as outlined on MyLO each week and contribute to the case discussion.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

10-15 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret and present information relating to history, examination, diagnosis, investigations, and management plan. Demonstrate preparation, organisation and respectful interactions.	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 5: Pharmacology Logbook Interview

Task Description:

Pharmacology Logbook Interview

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	To pass the task students must achieve a satisfactory interview, which relates to their pharmacology logbook. Further information and resources will be provided in lectures and on MyLO	LO2

Assessment Task 6: Professional Portfolio

Task Description:

Students are required to complete a series of tasks relating to their preparation for professional experience placement and personal and professional development. These include the completion of safety in practice and other compliance documents, professional training and readiness activities, professionalism assessments, personal reflections, and awareness of research tasks.

HURDLE TASK

Task Length:

Variable

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

2 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	See MyLO for assessment criteria.	LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 7: In semester tests

Task Description:

Two in-semester tests, to occur approximately in weeks 5 and 9, relating to material covered in weeks 1-4 and 5-8 approximately (depending upon the position of Easter Break). Closed book and invigilated. (2.5% for each test).

Task Length:

40 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 knowledge to provide correct responses to questions.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 8: Written Assignment: Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership

Task Description:

Written ethical analysis of clinical scenario.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain relevant ethical principles/concepts and the central ethical conflict.	LO8
2	Explain how the ethical conflict should be resolved, using evidence to support your argument.	LO8
3	Describe the practical steps to implement a response to the ethical issue.	LO8
4	Communicate using academic writing.	LO9

Assessment Task 9: Written Assignment

Task Description:

This assessment task will test the application of knowledge and understanding of social justice and public health concepts covered in CAM202.

Written opinion piece critically discussing the detection and prevention of communicable diseases in society.

Task Length:

750 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use and apply knowledge gained from modules and face-to-face workshops to identify and critically discuss the health needs of a socio-culturally diverse population/community of your choice.	LO3, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
2	Apply a social accountably lens to respond to the identified needs of the population/community’s health care needs.	LO3, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
3	Communicate ideas effectively, using inclusive and cultural safe language.	LO3, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9
4	Use credible research evidence to reflect on, support, and address task.	LO3, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 10: 47% of the weighting for CAM201/202 is undertaken in Semester 1

Task Description:

CAM201 ASSESSMENTS (VARIOUS METHODS): 47% OF THE WEIGHTING FOR CAM201/202 IS UNDERTAKEN IN CAM201 IN SEMESTER 1

Task Length:

UNDERTAKEN IN CAM201 SEMESTER 1

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

47 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

Assessment Task 11: Applied Examination

Task Description:

The examination will include identification, explanation, and application of knowledge of material learnt during CAM202 (including clinical skills and CBL). The exam will also test student’s knowledge of material presented during CAM201.
Questions may include identification and explanation of specimens, slides, micrographs, models, medical images (photos, radiographs, CT, MRI, etc.), charts, laboratory findings, graphs and any other material related to all learning sessions. Closed book - no notes, books or other reference material permitted.
Pass marks are standard set.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domains 1 and 2 knowledge to provide correct responses to questions.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5

Assessment Task 12: Written Paper 1

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts covered in CAM202 relating to Science and Scholarship, Clinical Practice (including CBL and clinical skills), Health and Society and Professionalism and Leadership. It will comprise a selection of one or more of the following types of questions: multiple-choice, extended matching items and short answer questions. The exam will also test student’s knowledge of material presented during CAM201.
Closed book – no notes, books or other reference material permitted.
Pass marks are standard set.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

12 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 knowledge to provide correct responses to questions.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

Assessment Task 13: Written Paper 2

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of concepts covered in CAM202 relating to Science and Scholarship, Clinical Practice (including CBL and clinical skills), Health and Society and Professionalism and Leadership. This is a written exam which may include case-based and integrated questions. The exam will also test student’s knowledge of material presented during CAM201.
Closed book - no notes, books or other reference material permitted.
Pass marks are standard set.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

14 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply Domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 knowledge to provide correct responses to questions.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9

How your final result is determined

CAM201 and CAM202 are the two halves of a single year-long unit that comprise the 2nd year of the MD/BMedSci. CAM201 represents the first half of the year, while CAM202 represents the second half.

At the end of CAM201, students will receive interim grades, i.e., interim completion (IC) or assessment ongoing (AO). The students’ final grades for Year 2 will be calculated based on their combined performance across CAM201 and CAM202. Rest assured, the grading system is designed to be fair and transparent, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are duly recognised. The details of how the final grade will be determined can be found in the Year 2 Student Manual that will be loaded onto both the CAM201 and CAM202 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.