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306317 (v.2) Nosology 286
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303101 (v.1) Medical Science 283 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 2872 (v.9) Health Record Systems 282
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Syllabus: | Abstract information from clinical records using ICD-10-AM for coding and diagnosis group purposes. Use of an encoder and demonstrate its use in clinical classification. The further development of communication and clinical presentation skills. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of pharmacology and disease processes. Described the use of an encoder and demonstrated its use in clinical classification. Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills via PowerPoint presentations. |
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: | Bullock, B.L. and Rosendahl, P.P. (1992), Pathophysiology: adaptions and alterations in function (third edition). Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott. Galbraith, A., Bullock, E. and Manias, E. (1998), Fundamentals of pharmacology (second edition). South Melbourne, Australia, Longman. Pagana, K. and Pagana, T. (1998), Manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests. Philadelphia, Mosby. Tierney, L.M., McPhee, S.J. and Papadakis, M.A. (1999), Current medical diagnosis and treatment. Sydney, Australia, Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Abdelhak, M., Grosticj, S., Hanken, M.A. and Jacobs, E. (2001), Health Information: Management of a strategic resource. Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Anderson, K.N. (ed.), (1998), Mosby's medical, nursing and allied health dictionary (fifth edition). St. Louis, Mosby. Curtin University of Technology. (2001), Medical and Associated abbreviations for the health sciences. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Porth, C.M. (1998). Pathophysiology: concepts of altered health states. (fifth edition). Philadelphia, Lippincott Raven publishing. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical Presentation tests (2) 30% (15% each), Encoder management report 45%, Power point presentation and summary 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61399 Public Health not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | 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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