Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 307463 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 754
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Prerequisite(s): | 13069 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 651 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Pathology, pathomechanics, epidemiology, aetiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of spinal, peripheral joints and conditions. Diagnostic tests. Issues associated with special sports groups and sports medicine. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have identified and diagnosed radiographs for spinal joint pathologies and conditions. Demonstrated an understanding of pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis pathomechanics, aetiology including current surgical procedures for the spine. Developed an advanced level of theoretical and clinical specialised competency in pathology, pathomechanics, epidemiology, aetiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of spinal joints and conditions. Developed an appreciation of the psychological aspects related to an injured athlete. Developed an understanding of the use and abuse of drugs in sport and its long term implications and effects on athletes. Developed an advanced level of theoretical and clinical specialised competency in the different issues and special groups related to sports and sports injuries. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%. Theory 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60113 Pathology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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