Clinical Medicine

The course will equip experienced health care practitioners with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges that beset the modern health care system.

It will provide them with an academic framework within which to develop a range of advanced problem-solving and decision making skills to achieve best practice health outcomes for patients and clients.

Structure

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced clinical medicine practice and Part B. Advanced specialist study.

Part A. Foundations for advanced clinical medicine practice (24 points)

This study will provide you with the foundations to design and deliver high quality evidence-based patient-centred care within clinical medicine. It will facilitate your capacity to deliver health care of the highest quality with a heightened awareness of legal, ethical, inter-professional, cultural, managerial and safety issues in clinical medicine.

Part B. Advanced specialist study (24 points)

This study will provide you with specialist professional knowledge and advanced skills in advanced professional practice in your chosen specialisation.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (or equivalent).

AND

Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent accredited Professional Registration Body.

AND

A minimum of two years equivalent full-time experience in the cognate discipline and evidence of current engagement in Clinical Practice in the area of specialisation.

International applicants will need:

• A Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent medical degree recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.
• To have a current appropriate study visa e.g. Training Visa
• A minimum of two years equivalent full-time experience in the cognate discipline and evidence of current engagement in Clinical Practice in the area of specialisation.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

100.

practice ethically, respectfully and collaboratively within a medical evidence-based framework

200.

demonstrate mastery of a discipline-specific body of knowledge and a range of research informed skills which supports advanced clinical medicine

300.

evaluate the effectiveness of complex health care interventions using quantitative and qualitative research tools

400.

apply critical thinking skills to the implementation of appropriate communication strategies both within the workplace and beyond that will influence and support advanced clinical medicine

500.

demonstrate effective and strategic research, problem-solving, organisational and teamwork skills that reflect advanced clinical medicine

600.

empower patients, clients and carers to become knowing and willing partners in the health care intervention

700.

initiate new or innovative approaches to the delivery of health care that are research-informed

800.

effectively implement and critically evaluate technological advancements in health care to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.