Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)

Course and Subject Handbook 2017

Course and Subject Handbook 2017 Courses Undergraduate Courses Majors and Minors Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)

Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)

Administration and Availability Information

Year	2012
Course Code	102010
Version	1
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

QTAC Pre-requisites	Health related degree or other qualification as approved by the Head of School, Medicine and Dentistry that meets the following minimum entry requirements: A minimum of 2 years full time (or equivalent part time) clinical experience in a healthcare setting that includes direct patient contact. Demonstrated Commitment from a preceptor prepared to supervise practice during the course. Applicants must have written confirmation from a clinical preceptor stating that they will provide clinical supervision for the duration of the course.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil
Post admission requirements	Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement before the start of their first placement (which, for this course, will be the first day of teaching), their enrolment will be terminated immediately. For more information, refer to: JCU Infectious Diseases Policy and Immunisation Guidelines Clinical placement/ professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements (which, for this course, will begin on the first day of teaching). Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). For more information, refer to: Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement (which, for this course, will begin on the first day of teaching). Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Current First Aid and CPR certificate: Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements (which, for this course, will begin on the first day of teaching). Candidates are responsible for any costs associated

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	72
Additional course rules	Not applicable
Additional completion requirements	Not applicable

Course Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

MX1001:12 Physician Assistant Studies 1

MX1002:12 Physician Assistant Studies 2

Level 2

MX2001:12 Physician Assistant Studies 3

MX2002:12 Physician Assistant Studies 4

Level 3

MX3001:3 Physician Assistant Studies 5

MX3002:9 Physician Assistant Studies 6

MX3003:12 Physician Assistant Studies 7

Candidature

Expected time to complete	3 years full-time, not available part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	A candidate may not, except with the approval of the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor, enrol for any level 2 subjects until 24 credit points of level 1 subjects have been obtained. A candidate may not, except with the approval of the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor, enrol for any level 3 subjects until 24 credit points of level 2 subjects have been obtained.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Yes
Special assessment requirements	Candidates who fail a mandatory assessment in any subject will be required to undertake further directed learning and complete a supplementary piece of assessment in that subject. Candidates who fail a supplementary piece of assessment will be required to repeat the relevant year of study.
Accreditation requirements	Not applicable
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Supplementary examinations are available, subject to current School and Faculty policies.

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

This is a joint degree	No
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	Not available
Eligibility	Not available

Administration Information

Course Details

Effective date	01/01/2012
Discontinuation date
Stage	Active
Course level	Undergraduate
Course type	Coursework
Abbreviated title	BHlthSc(PhysicianAssistant)
Category type	BAC – Bachelor Pass
Honours	No
Allowable max credit	24 Credit points
FOE code	069900
COS code	1914300000
Alternate course code	BHSB
Liabilities	CS-Commonwealth Supported ES-Exemption Scholarship
Mode Combination 1	STD/INT/FT
Mode Combination 2	Nil
Self management	Enrol: Yes Withdraw: No Selections: Yes Location: Yes Attendance: Yes