307457 (v.1) Clinical Practice 751

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	37.5
Contact Hours:	19.0
Practical:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	3 x 2.5 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	304871 (v.1) Clinical Practice 651 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Mid Semester Clinical Examination 30%, End of Semester Clinical Examination 50%, Clinical Viva Voce and Practical Technique Examination 20%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Syllabus:	Introduction and the development of higher order skills in manual therapy for the spinal column and peripheral articulations, including exercise prescription. Formation and testing of diagnostic hypotheses in neuromusculoskeletal disorders and the development of treatment prescriptions.

Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of the unit students will have - Demonstrated at an advanced level clinical competence in the manual therapy examination, treatment and assessment of extremity articular disorders, and of spinal disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Demonstrated at an advanced level clinical competence in the physical examination and treatment of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the principles of exercise therapy prescription. Diagnosed, categorised and determined the stage of neuromusculoskeletal disorders and the indications and contra-indications for manual therapy prescription including exercise. Identified types of disorders requiring medical opinion, medical treatment or appropriate forms of physiotherapy treatment other than manual therapy.
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:	Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt
Unit Texts:	Elvey B., Edmonston S., O'Sullivan P. (1999), Clinical Practice 651 and 652, Manual Therapy: A Code of Practice. School of Physiotherapy, Curtin University, Perth.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Semester Clinical Examination 30%, End of Semester Clinical Examination 50%, Clinical Viva Voce and Practical Technique Examination 20%. This is a grade/mark assessment.