Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

MCM9207 - Child health

12 points, SCA Band 3, 0.250 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered	Daynott Second semester 2011 (HILL) Clayton First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Off-campus) Nott First semester 2011 (HILL)
Coordinator(s)	Dr J Smith

Synopsis

Paediatrics is an enormous field covering the whole range of clinical practice in the younger age group. This unit explores areas that are of practical relevance, interest and importance to the work of family practitioners, exploring child health problems as experienced in everyday practice. The aim for this unit is to increase skills and confidence to make treating that age group an even more interesting and satisfying part of general practice.

Assessment

Clinical audit (35%)
Essay (15%)
Journal (50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr J Smith

Prohibitions

MFM1007