COURSE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
The Postgraduate Diploma of Family Medicine has been developed for general practitioners seeking a greater depth of understanding of this field. The course has been designed for practising clinicians with a focus on evidence-based practice, systems to manage contemporary issues, as well as the application of knowledge into the clinical situation.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require a medical degree from a recognised institution.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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STAGE 1 |
FAM5101 |
Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 1 |
20 | | FAM5102 |
Family Medicine: Practice and Principles 2 |
20 | | Elective unit |
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Successful completion of Stage 1 results in eligibility to exit with a Post Graduate Certificate of Family Medicine. |
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STAGE 2 |
MMP5101 |
Evidence Based Practice |
20 | | FAM6102 |
Medicine: Principles of Applied Research |
20 | | FAM6203 |
Medicine: Applied Research Project |
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Suggested elective in geriatric medicine, preventive health, palliative care, men's health, occupational medicine, and sexual health units. |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006