13071 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 654

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	307463 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 754
Prerequisite(s):	13069 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 651 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Pathology, pathomechanics, epidemiology, aetiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of spinal, peripheral joints and conditions. Diagnostic tests. Issues associated with special sports groups and sports medicine.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have identified and diagnosed radiographs for spinal joint pathologies and conditions. Demonstrated an understanding of pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis pathomechanics, aetiology including current surgical procedures for the spine. Developed an advanced level of theoretical and clinical specialised competency in pathology, pathomechanics, epidemiology, aetiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of spinal joints and conditions. Developed an appreciation of the psychological aspects related to an injured athlete. Developed an understanding of the use and abuse of drugs in sport and its long term implications and effects on athletes. Developed an advanced level of theoretical and clinical specialised competency in the different issues and special groups related to sports and sports injuries.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 40%. Theory 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y