| Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Co Requisite(s): | 308273 (v.1) Sports Clinical Practice 750
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308275 (v.1) Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice 750
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| Syllabus: | An advanced level of clinical reasoning that integrates theoretical constructs of clinical practice with the most current evidence-based practice. Advanced level of neuromusculoskeletal assessment and intervention for spinal and some peripheral disorders. Advanced level of clinical competency in the management of spinal and some peripheral joint disorders. Exercise prescription and self management. Evaluation of contemporary best practice. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of the unit the student will have developed an in depth knowledge of the nature and process of clinical reasoning and the philosophy of evidence based practice. Demonstrated an advanced level of clinical reasoning and specialist clinical competencies in assessment and management of spinal and peripheral joints. Developed theoretical knowledge and specialist clinical competencies in the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal spinal and peripheral disorders. Demonstrated an advanced level of specialist practical clinical competencies in the assessment and management of neuromusculoskeletal spinal and peripheral disorders. Evaluated the level of current evidence for the efficacy of neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions. |
| 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: | Mid-semester practical examination 30%, End of semester practical examination 45%, Written examination 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
