Courses & Units
Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice CAA500
Online
Introduction
This unit draws together theoretical and clinical concepts related to legal and ethical responsibilities, quality and safety measures, advanced diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making models based on knowledge and evidence, in the care of individuals in a variety of settings. This course enables the further development of clinical reasoning skills through analysis of evidence-based practice. You will incorporate previously acquired knowledge and skills in patient assessment, decision-making and team communication to enable the delivery of safe and effective care in a variety of community settings. Clinical decision-making theory and advanced diagnostic reasoning and judgement are examined in relation to providing quality health care to patients that avoids adverse events and patient harm.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAA500 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Paramedicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Francsois Fouche |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2025 | 25/3/2025 | 14/4/2025 | 1/6/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Develop and justify a range of illness scripts appropriate to advanced clinical practice.
- Discuss common clinical reasoning models, their strengths and weaknesses and how they inform decision-making in advanced clinical practice.
- Justify and demonstrate the process of and limitation to clinical reasoning, using appropriate clinical decision-making models.
- Reflect on and evaluate own practice against principles of evidence-based practice; best evidence, clinician expertise and the interconnection and collaboration with patients, and their impacts on safety, quality of care, patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069905 | $1,164.00 | $1,164.00 | not applicable | $2,780.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 6hrs weekly individual study including online learning materials. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online quizzes (10%)|Critical analysis of clinical practice (15%)|Online presentation (30%)|Portfolio (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required textbooks of this subject, all readings are provided within the unit. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | 1. Norris B. Books: ABC of Clinical Reasoning: Sound and Rational Decision Making. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Available as eBook online: https://ebookcentralproquest- _ Com.ezproxy.utas.edu.au/lib/utas/detail.action ?docID=4530417 2. Brown T, Williams B, editors. Evidence-based education in the health professions: Promoting best practice in the learning and teaching of students. First ed. London: Radcliffe Publishing; 2015. 3. Higgs J. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions. Fourth Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2018. Reading Lists Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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