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306314 (v.2) Nosology 283


 

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Individual Study:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Seminar:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
AND
1676 (v.9) Health Record Systems 182 or any previous version
AND
12069 (v.3) Nosology 182 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The development of skills in clinical classification of diseases and procedures using ICD-10-AM through enhanced understanding of the structure and conventions associated with ICD-10-AM nomenclature. Retrieval of relevant information from medical records. Medical and surgical terminology.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Displayed skills required in disease classification. Displayed an understanding of the structure and conventions of ICD-10-AM. Retrieved relevant information from clinical records for coding purposes. Exhibited an extended and reinforced understanding of medical and surgical terminology.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Frenay, A. and Mahoney, R.M. (2002), Understanding medical terminology (tenth edition). St. Louis, The Catholic Health Association. Health Department of Western Australia. (2001), Inpatient summary (HA22) reference manual. Perth, Health Department of Western Australia. National Centre for Classification in Health. (2000), Series on casemix, DRG's and clinical coding. Sydney, National Centre for Classification in Health. Pagana, K.D. and Pagana, T.J, (2001), Mosby's diagnostic and laboratory test reference (fifth edition). St Louis, Mosby.

Unit Texts:

Health Information Management Association of Australia. Introduction to coding with ICD-10-AM (third edition). North Ryde, Health Information Management Association of Australia. National Centre for Classification in Health. (2000), International Statistical classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (tenth revision). Australian Modification (ICD-10-AM) (second edition). Sydney, National Centre for Classification in Health. Curtin University of Technology. (2001), Medical and associated abbreviations for the health sciences. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Medical Terminology workbook. Perth, Curtin University of Technology.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Clinical classification test (1) 20%, Clinical classification test (2) 20%, Medical terminology test (1) 20%, Medical terminology test (2) 20%, Final Examination 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 61399 Public Health not elsewhere classified

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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