Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)
Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant)
Administration and Availability Information
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Year |
2012 |
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Course Code |
102010 |
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Version |
1 |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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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. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
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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
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Credit points |
72 |
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Additional course rules |
Not applicable |
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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
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Expected time to complete |
3 years full-time, not available part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
5 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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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. |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
Yes |
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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. |
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Accreditation requirements |
Not applicable |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Supplementary examinations are available, subject to current School and Faculty policies. |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Not eligible |
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Maximum allowed |
Nil |
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Currency |
Not applicable |
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Expiry |
Not applicable |
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Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
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This is a joint degree |
No |
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
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Honours availability |
Not available |
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Eligibility |
Not available |
Administration Information
Course Details
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Effective date |
01/01/2012 |
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Discontinuation date |
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Stage |
Active |
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Course level |
Undergraduate |
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Course type |
Coursework |
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Abbreviated title |
BHlthSc(PhysicianAssistant) |
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Category type |
BAC – Bachelor Pass |
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Honours |
No |
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Allowable max credit |
24 Credit points |
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FOE code |
069900 |
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COS code |
1914300000 |
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Alternate course code |
BHSB |
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Liabilities |
CS-Commonwealth Supported ES-Exemption Scholarship |
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Mode Combination 1 |
STD/INT/FT |
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Mode Combination 2 |
Nil |
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Self management |
Enrol: Yes Withdraw: No Selections: Yes Location: Yes Attendance: Yes |
Administration Details
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Owner |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
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Joint Admin |
Not applicable |
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Coordinator |
Mr Allan Forde |
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Contact |
Al.forde@jcu.edu.au |
QTAC Codes
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MAJOR (if applicable) |
CAMPUS |
QTAC |
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N/A |
Availability Information
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Self |
Self |
Self |
Self |
Self |
Mode |
Mode |
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Available |
Continuing |
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TSV |
AP1 |
1 |
N/A |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
STD/INT/FT |
CS/ES |
Y |
Y |
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TSV |
AP2 |
1 |
N/A |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
STD/INT/FT |
CS/ES |
Y |
Y |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-10 |
04/2010 |
Original document |
01/2011 |
