CSB520 Disease Processes

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

This unit will provide you with knowledge of general cellular pathology, which includes cellular stress, cellular adaptation, cell death, neoplasia, inflammation, repair and immunity before applying this knowledge to the major systems of the body in order to understand the causes, pathogenesis and treatment underlying the common acute and chronic diseases prevalent in Australia. This unit will illustrate the multidisciplinary nature of modern healthcare and provide you with appropriate knowledge and skills that are required for your subsequent clinical studies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Explain the principles and concepts of general and systemic pathology and how they apply across the major organ systems of the human body using appropriate medical terminology as well as patient-centred language.
   Relates to: MRPPC2020: Domain 1, 1.1b
2. Critically evaluate the aetiology and pathogenesis of common acute and chronic diseases afflicting the major organ systems.
   Relates to: MRPPC2020: Domain 1, 1.1a
3. Integrate knowledge of general and systemic pathology in order to understand and articulate complex multi-system diseases commonly observed in the Australian healthcare system.
4. Establish relevant clinical knowledge and demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours to prepare for specialist studies in subsequent clinical units.

Content

Learning Approaches

Lectures: 2 hours per week.
Practical/laboratory classes: 90 minutes per week. You will be encouraged to investigate a collection of preserved pathology specimens and compare them to normal anatomical models whilst completing worksheets and questionnaires designed to address the week's learning objectives. These activities provide you with formative feedback on your progress.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Students will receive feedback from academics based upon their engagement with and completion of practical/laboratory tasks and will be encouraged to assess their own progress using voluntary quizzes.

Following the mid-semester exam, students will receive their papers and a question by question review will be conducted to ensure students understand any errors they may have made and appreciate the expectations placed upon them in a second level unit.

Assessment

Overview

You will be expected to undertake a number of assessments related to the learning outcomes of this unit (see below).

Threshold Conditions apply to Assessment item 3.  If you do not achieve the pass level for this assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark is within 10% of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission. Supplementary assessment is not permitted if you fail this unit because of a failure to meet the special conditions of assessment.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Portfolio

Various weekly tasks to be completed based upon the lecture and practical/laboratory material.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Assessment: Examination (written)

Mid-semester theory examination, short answer and multiple choice questions.

Assessment: Examination (written)

End of Semester theory examination, short answer and multiple choice questions.

Threshold Assessment:

Threshold conditions apply

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Costs

Cost of obtaining lab gown and safety glasses is the responsibility of the student.

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Cross, S & Underwood, J.C. E. (2019). Underwood's Pathology: A clinical approach. (7th ed. ). NY: Churchill Livingston.

Harris P, Nagy S & Vardaxis N (2014) Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd Australian and New Zealand edition, Elsevier Australia.

Kumar V, Abbas A & Aster, J. (2015) Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th edition, Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, USA.

Safety and protective equipment

Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:
1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed, low heeled, non-slip shoes

Risk Assessment Statement

This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

MRPBA Professional Capabilities 2020

Domain 1: Medical radiation practitioner

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   Relates to: ULO2
2. 
   Relates to: ULO1

Course Learning Outcomes

CS43 Bachelor of Paramedic Science

1. Apply scientific knowledge and skills from paramedicine and related disciplines that focus on the needs and holistic care of the individual.
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
2. Perform reflective and safe evidence-based paramedic practice, that informs clinical decision-making across diverse paramedic care settings.
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
3. Access, evaluate, and utilise digital health information that informs holistic paramedic care and assists in intra- and inter-professional communication and clinical decision-making.
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
4. Develop and apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning and evaluation skills, that promote and achieve person-centred care.
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)

CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

1. Understand and apply knowledge of the health care consumer: person-centred care promoting wellness, person and societal good, prevention of poor health outcomes and harm, treating disease.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
2. Demonstrate ethical, legal and professional responsibilities, whilst considering quality, risk, best interests and safety of patients and public, formulating strategies to address any issues.
   Relates to: ULO4, Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)

CS49 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy

1. Biological Sciences
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
2. Clinical Technical Skills
   Relates to: Examination (written), Examination (written)
3. Clinical decision making
   Relates to: Examination (written), Examination (written)
4. Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate)
   Relates to: Portfolio
5. Reflective, ethical practitioner
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)

CS50 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours)

1. Biological Sciences
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)
2. Clinical technical skills
   Relates to: Examination (written), Examination (written)
3. Clinical decision making
   Relates to: Examination (written), Examination (written)
4. Critical thinking (analyse, interpret, evaluate, synthesise)
   Relates to: Portfolio
5. Reflective, ethical practitioner
   Relates to: Portfolio, Examination (written), Examination (written)

OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science

1. Theoretical knowledge in optometry and vision science, introductory clinical and technical skills
   Relates to: Examination (written), Examination (written)
2. Apply clinical or technical skills to conduct a safe and effective assessment, data collection, experimental protocol
   Relates to: Portfolio