GMED5006 (v.1) Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science Fundamentals
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| 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 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 3 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
313992 (v.1)
Musculoskeletal Science 555
or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): |
311532 (v.1)
Applied Clinical Science 551
or any previous version
OR MEDI5001 (v.1) Physiotherapy Applied Clinical Science Fundamentals or any previous version AND 303048 (v.2) Anatomy and Pathology 551 or any previous version OR PATH5000 (v.1) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Pathology or any previous version AND 303184 (v.2) Movement Science 551 or any previous version OR 313989 (v.1) Movement Science 553 or any previous version OR PHTY5004 (v.1) Fundamentals of Movement Science or any previous version AND 309925 (v.2) Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 550 or any previous version OR 314022 (v.1) Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 551 or any previous version OR HUMB5000 (v.1) Fundamentals of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 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 clinical competencies in the assessment and management of selected musculoskeletal conditions including fracture and joint pathologies. Clinical management and reasoning skills will be developed through consideration of aetiology, pathology, clinical manifestations and implications of pre and post-surgical management. Interventions include the application of techniques of neuromuscular facilitation and exercise in a variety of settings including aquatic therapy settings. |
| Field of Education: | 060101 General Medicine |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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