The unit enables students to better understand the elements of what constitutes professional dermal practice and how graduates should conduct themselves as a dermal clinician. Students will better understand how they can operate in the allied health field via exploring health law, legal constraints and ethical issues as applied to dermal practice.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBD2204
Prerequisites
HBD2104 - Cognition in the Dermal Workplace
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Interpret ethical issues related to dermal practice and generate appropriate solutions; | ||
| 2. | Investigate relevant features of the Australian legal system and how they apply to dermal practice; and | ||
| 3. | Determine legal and ethical processes required to work professionally as an independent practitioner or a member of a health care team. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Three (3) online tests (each test 30 minutes duration) | 20% |
| Case Study | Written case study (900 words) | 40% |
| Presentation | Group presentation (groups of 4-5 students, 20 mins) | 40% |
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