GMED2004 (v.1) Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| 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: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
313988 (v.1)
Musculoskeletal Science 255
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
313402 (v.3)
Introduction to Pathophysiology 100
or any previous version
OR PATH1000 (v.1) Introduction to Pathophysiology or any previous version OR Admission into MG-PHYTH (v.1) Master of Physiotherapy or any previous version AND 313459 (v.1) Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 152 or any previous version OR 314834 (v.1) Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 251 or any previous version OR HUMB1003 (v.1) Introduction to Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice or any previous version OR HUMB2007 (v.1) Foundations of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice or any previous version OR HUMB5000 (v.1) Fundamentals of Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice or any previous version OR 314022 (v.1) Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy Practice 551 or any previous version AND 303092 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 251 or any previous version OR PHTY2000 (v.1) Communication in Physiotherapy or any previous version OR PHTY5000 (v.1) Fundamentals of Communication in Physiotherapy or any previous version OR 303186 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 551 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 |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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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