Foundation Therapeutics (IMED7010)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medicine Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
Online self-paced learning
Prerequisite
IMED7001, IMED7002
Restricted
Restricted to GCMed & MMed (Skin Cancer) students only.
Assessment methods
Assignments, Discussion Board Contribution and Examination
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The focus of this course is two-fold. Students will gain a sound knowledge of (i) medical and surgical treatments as it applies to the majority of primary skin cancer presentations (including medications, cryotherapy, curettage, biopsy techniques and excision of skin lesions with direct repair); (ii) the therapeutic relationship (including educating patients about skin cancer, and knowing when to refer cases to ensure appropriate patient care.