Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

YEAR 2
Semester 1
NNI5101 Professional Issues in Clinical Nursing 20
NUR5113 Evaluating Practice in Health 20
May exit with Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing
Semester 2
MHP5101 Master Health Project 20
MHP5202 Master Health Project 20
Elective
Clinical Electives for Oncology and Palliative Care:
NSP5114 Elective: Specialist Breast Nurse
NSP5115 Paediatric Oncology
Electives for Other Selected Areas of Study:
Students should consult the Course Coordinator for a list of
approved electives.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
FAM6102 Medicine: Principles of Applied Research 20
FAM6203 Medicine: Applied Research Project 20
Successful completion of Stage 2 results in eligibility to exit with a
Post Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine.
STAGE 3
MHP5101 Master Health Project 20
or Elective unit
MHP5202 Master Health Project 20
or Elective unit
Elective unit
Suggested electives in geriatric medicine, preventive health,
palliative care, men's health, occupational medicine and sexual
health units.
MASTER OF FAMILY MEDICINE
Course Code M43
INTRODUCTION
General practitioners provide universal access to whole person
care in the context of the family and the community. High quality
general practice care means comprehensive, coordinated and
continuing care drawing upon biomedical, psychological, social
and environmental understandings of health (RACGP 2004). The
Master of Family Medicine has been developed for general
practitioners seeking a greater depth of understanding of this field.
With rapidly expanding medical knowledge and information,
general practitioners need systems to access information, critically
analyse literature and contemporary issues, and manage the
emerging trends in practice. The course has been designed for
practising clinicians with a focus on application of knowledge into
the clinical situation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup
Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of 180 credit points (nine units) as
per the below course structure:
STAGE 1
FAM5101 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 1 20
FAM5102 Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 2 20
Elective unit
MASTER OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Course Code M45
INTRODUCTION
With increasing lifespans and a rapidly increasing population
across the globe, quality of life and health in ageing becomes
paramount. The Master of Geriatric Medicine equips medical
practitioners with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality
and contemporary care for the older person.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Joondalup
Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students will complete a total of nine units as per the below
course structure:
STAGE 1
GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview 20
GME5102 Geriatric Medicine 2: Common Syndromes 1 20
PRH5107 Preventative Medicine # 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Post Graduate Certificate of Geriatric Medicine.
STAGE 2
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
GME5103 Geriatric Medicine 3: Common Syndromes 2 20
GME5104 Geriatric Medicine 4: Clinical Management 1 20
Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a
Post Graduate Certificate of Family Medicine.
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