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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311605 (v.2) Orthoses and Upper Limb Rehabilitation 341

Area: Department of Occupational Therapy
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): Admission into 303542 (v.8) Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or any previous version
AND
    313401 (v.2) Functional Anatomy 100 or any previous version
    OR
    309629 (v.1) Anatomy 131 or any previous version
Syllabus: Introduction of biomechanical and kinesiological principles related to analysis of normal and abnormal movements. Assessment of range of motion and muscle strength using manual muscle testing and goniometry. Study of the occupational therapy specialisation concerned with the principles and techniques for treating diseases and injuries of the upper limb.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 060199 Medical Studies not elsewhere classified
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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