Traffic medicine (8 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr M Odell
Offered:
Clayton Full year 2004 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit the student will be expected to: 1. display an understanding of the history of road trauma and the counter measures introduced to combat the road toll; 2. show familiarity with road safety legislation; 3. evaluate policing practices impacting on road safety; 4. demonstrate an understanding of the effects of a range of medical conditions upon driving skills with particular reference to licensing; 5. evaluate the effects of alchohol and other drugs upon driving skills; 6. display a comprehension of the procedures and practice of investigating vehicle collisions; 7. interpret common jury patterns resulting from road trauma; 8. evaluate blood drug levels with regard to the effects of drugs on driving skills; 9. display an understanding of drug toxicology.
Assessment: Assignment + Case studies + Presentations + Case book
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