303202 (v.2) Electrophysical Agents 651

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303197 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 552 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303207 (v.1) Physiotherapy Practice 651
Syllabus:	Development of the foundation competencies in therapeutic use of electrical and physical agents. Safety issues, radiation heating, phototherapy, electrical stimulation and biofeedback.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of Electrophysical Agents used in physiotherapy for the management of skin conditions including wounds, in evaluating sensorimotor disorders of the neuromotor system, and finally in utilising a range of electrical stimulation devices to produce physiological outcomes including sensory, motor or painful stimulation. The modules are designed around independent study, demonstration and practise, and application through a problem solving process. Developed independent skills, through a variety of learning actions, in the identification of the principal electrical currents used in the evaluation and treatment of disorders
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 Assessment Breakdown:	Laboratory Examination 40%. Laboratory Presentation 10%. Written Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y