303185 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 551


Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

303048 (v.2) Anatomy and Pathology 551
 

Syllabus:

Development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the assessment and management of selected musculoskeletal conditions. Fractures in the paediatric and adult populations and hip and knee arthroplasties are covered. Aspects include the aetiology, pathology, clinical features, assessment and clinical reasoning for treatment plans. Aquatic physiotherapy.
 
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Field of Education:

61701 Physiotherapy

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 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