Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 308273 (v.1) Sports Clinical Practice 750
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308275 (v.1) Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice 750
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Syllabus: | An advanced level of clinical reasoning that integrates theoretical constructs of clinical practice with the most current evidence-based practice. Advanced level of neuromusculoskeletal assessment and intervention for spinal and some peripheral disorders. Advanced level of clinical competency in the management of spinal and some peripheral joint disorders. Exercise prescription and self management. Evaluation of contemporary best practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of the unit the student will have developed an in depth knowledge of the nature and process of clinical reasoning and the philosophy of evidence based practice. Demonstrated an advanced level of clinical reasoning and specialist clinical competencies in assessment and management of spinal and peripheral joints. Developed theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical competencies in the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal spinal and peripheral disorders. Demonstrated an advanced level of specialist practical clinical competencies in the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal spinal and peripheral disorders. Evaluated the level of current evidence for the efficacy of neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid-semester practical examination 30%, End of semester practical examination 45%, Written examination 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61701 Physiotherapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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