Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 13071 (v.2) Pathology and Diagnosis 654 or any previous version
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Prerequisite(s): | 307461 (v.1) Pathology and Diagnosis 751 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: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated in greater depth the diagnosis radiographs for spinal joint pathologies and conditions and gained understanding of the pathology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis pathomechanics and 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 and an understanding of the use and abuse of drugs in sport and its long term implication 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 and integrated an advanced level of theoretical and clinical reasoning skills with current research findings related to these pathological conditions in the injured athlete. |
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: | Refer to the School of Physiotherapy web page http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/physio/pt |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Method: | Written Paper 30%, Oral Presentation 10%, Theory Examination 60%. This is a 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: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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