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Form and Function
Year 1 Semester 2
Module co-leads: Karin Baatjes (kbaatjes@sun.ac.za)
Erna Marais (et4@sun.ac.za)
This module encompasses the teaching of normal structure &
function of humans, communities & health systems.
Human body
Self
Community
Health Systems
Explain and demonstrate clinically
relevant structures, functions and
systems of the normal human body
Anatomy, Histology, Physiology
Skills
Clinical examination
and language
Communicate within a clinical context
Be accountable to self and others
Identify and apply research evidence
and descriptive statistics to
interpret data
Describe the forms and functions
of the family and relation to health
and disease
Skills
Use of genogram & ecomap
Vision and values
Governance and funding model of
the system
Different components of the
system
Who works in the district health
system
The primary health care approach
Community orientated primary
care
Skills
Evaluation of local
health system
Longitudinal Primary Health Care Experience
Clinical Curiosity
Learning Opportunities
Assessment
Searching and identification of evidence
Application of descriptive statistics
Skills
Critical appraisal
Lectures
Practical sessions:
i.e. dissection, histology
Skills lab:
Clinical examination and language
E- learning
Primary health care:
Clinics and Community
Self-study
Tutorials
- Portfolio (year 1-3)
- MCQ’s
- Written assignments
- Peer assessment
- Self assessment
- Group presentations
- Spot tests
- Logbooks of skills attained:
examination
and language