Studying online
There are now 3 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This is a capstone unit starting in Year 4, Semester 2 in rotation for 240 students at a time and flows through to the end of the year. It consists of different blocks within the varied experiences in the unit (Transition to Internship, which includes clinical shadowing placements, and Extension, which is a student choice attachment). Students are expected to apply the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes gained in previous Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 learning within their clinical rotations.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) display individual, interpersonal and work-based professionalism in all aspects of professional life; display critical and insightful self-awareness of their own personal values, well-being, personal difficulties and professional performance and implement effective management strategies when necessary; and comply with and apply ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks in medical practice; (2) display appropriate medical leadership, management and effective team skills and behaviours; participate effectively in collaborative health care; discuss health organisations, healthcare systems and career pathways; and display the ability to assist patients/carers/families navigate their healthcare journey; (3) demonstrate advocacy for individual patients, groups, communities or populations; display culturally secure communication and comprehensive health care for Aboriginal people and communities taking into account the historical, geographical and socio-cultural context; provide sensitive and individualised health care to patients/carers/families/communities recognising diverse backgrounds and situations; and evaluate and apply health maintenance, promotion and prevention strategies; (4) inform medical practice with critical evaluation and application of biomedical, behavioural, epidemiological, clinical and translational sciences; perform an accurate, relevant, timely and prioritised patient assessment; apply justifiable diagnostic reasoning strategies to formulate a relevant and prioritised differential diagnosis and diagnostic strategy for core presentations and medical conditions; and apply logical clinical judgement and decision making in individual clinical situations; demonstrate the formulation, negotiation and implementation of a prioritised management plan in partnership with the patient/carer/families and other health professionals displaying logical clinical judgement and decision making; assess and respect the patient's values, preferences, context, perspectives and impacts of their health and health problems, and involve and inform the patient/carers/families during the decision-making and management process; display caring, compassionate and empathic behaviours with patients/carers/families and communicate professionally, respectfully, courteously and effectively with patients, carers, families and other health professionals; and apply a quality framework to medical practice and display a commitment to high quality clinical standards; (5) display capacity for critical self-reflection, lifelong learning and continuous professional development; establish effective mutually beneficial mentoring and support relationships; demonstrate effective teaching, education and counselling of patients/carers/families; implement teaching sessions guided by the principles of effective teaching and learning; display effective self-assessment skills, seek and effectively respond to constructive feedback, provide constructive feedback to others, and evaluate different assessment methods and strategies; and (6) evaluate and apply scientific, research and biostatistical methods and information and demonstrate a commitment to generation and dissemination of knowledge; apply evidence-based practice to individual patient, community or society health care; and use clinical information and support systems and resources in a relevant, effective and professional manner.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) Transition to Internship in-training assessment; (2) Extension in-training assessment; (3) transition to Internship professional behaviour and participation assessment; and (4) extension professional behaviour and participation assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the Transition to Internship in-training assessment, transition to Internship professional behaviour and participation assessment, and extension professional behaviour and participation assessment components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Kate Jutsum
- Unit rules
- Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here or contact your Faculty Office).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Travel, accommodation, food and living expenses. (estimated cost - Variable). - Contact hours
- up to 40 hours/week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.