13069 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 651
| Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 307461 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 751
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| Co Requisite(s): | 304888 (v.1) Sports Clinic 651
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| Syllabus: | Pathology of disease and injury. Inflammatory reaction and repair process of healing in bone, ligament, muscle, nerve, and other soft tissues. Pathology, pathomechanics, aetiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of peripheral joints and conditions. Diagnostic tests. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will have demonstrated an advanced level of knowledge of plain film radiography and be familiar with the fundamentals of evaluating peripheral radiographs of the ankle, knee, hip and shoulder regions. Described the rationale for the use of clinical diagnostic tests in the evaluation of peripheral and spinal joint pathologies. Described the aetiology, pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and pathomechanics of common disorders and injuries to the peripheral spinal regions including current surgical evaluation and procedures. Describe the pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, pathomechanics and aetiology of neurovascular disorders in the cervicobrachial region. |
| 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. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%. Written Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
