Course: Basic medical scientific foundation credits: 6

Course code
PHLM19BMWV
Name
Basic medical scientific foundation
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
6
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
J.A. van der Vliet
Modes of delivery
  • Lecture
Assessments
  • Knowledge test - Computer, organised by STAD examinations

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for the course Basic Medical Scientific Foundation are based on the seven CanMeds professional roles, namely:
 
Medical Expert:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of medical expert.
Communicator:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of communicator.
Manager:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of manager.
Collaborator:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of collaborator.
Scholar:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of scholar.
Health Advocate:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of health advocate.
Professional:
  • During curricular activities, the student demonstrates mastery of the knowledge needed to perform effectively in the role of professional.

Content

The course Basic Medical Scientific Foundation is an introductory course offering the following basic medical sciences: general gross anatomy, physiology (ie biochemistry, cell and function, histology and lymph system & defense), pharmacology,  behavior and communication (including health psychology) and evidence based practice. This information is acquired by means of lectures and tutorials. The role of this block within the curriculum is to promote synchronicity in knowledge and attitude between the students in order to increase the effectiveness of the subsequent units of study.

 

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • School of Health Care Studies
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