HUMB2007 (v.1) Foundations of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 30.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 25 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
314834 (v.1)
Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 251
or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Admission into
B-PHYTH (v.1)
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
or any previous version
OR Admission into 303079 (v.3) Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Development of foundation competencies in understanding neuromusculoskeletal anatomy of the trunk, upper and lower limbs as a basis to understanding normal human movement. Development of foundation competencies for physiotherapy practice. Basic patient care skills such as patient handling, soft tissue manipulation, passive movements and education in the use of walking aids. Skills in assessment of joint movement, muscle performance and posture are covered. Fundamental principles of biomechanics and movement analysis of functional tasks. |
| Field of Education: | 010913 Human Biology |
| Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 1 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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