Clinical Skills 3

Unit code: HBS2304 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBS1204 - Clinical Skills 2; and
HBO2005 - Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 5
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces students to clinical examination and osteopathic management, including manual techniques relevant to the cervical spine. Students will continue to develop history taking and communication skills specifically for spinal conditions. Students will be introduced to HVLA (high-velocity, low-amplitude) spinal manipulation of the cervical spine and the safety issues and procedures relevant for these techniques. Clinical reasoning continues to be developed in this unit with a focus on patient presentations affecting the head and cervical spine.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Determine key history taking questions related to the head and neck;
  2. Exhibit and interpret a physical examination of the head and neck;
  3. Interpret common medical tests and diagnostic imaging that may be used in diagnosis and management of conditions of the head and neck; and
  4. Exhibit and contextualise osteopathic manual techniques and management strategies for conditions of the head and neck.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

The first quiz assesses fundamental knowledge about history taking, common conditions and medical tests for complaints of the head and neck. The second quiz assesses student knowledge of diagnostic imaging and treatment and management strategies. These assessments are scaffolded to the group presentation, which involves developing a rationale for assessment and treatment of a case complaint and to the Observed Performance in a Simulated Setting (OPSS) where students demonstrate their assessment and treatment skills based on a case vignette on a peer model.

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 15%
Online in-class Quiz (30mins)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Online in-class Quiz (45 min)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 15%
Group Presentation (15mins)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 50%
Observed Performance in a Simulated Setting (OPSS) (30 minutes plus reading) (hurdle requirement)

80% attendance is required at Clinical Skills practical workshops, which develop knowledge, competency and safety in practical clinical assessment and treatment skills. Students must pass the practicum assessment as demonstration of requisite assessment and treatment skills are critical to students’ safe practice with patients. These requirements align with the VU Osteopathic Course documentation to AOAC.

Required reading

Manipulation of the spine, thorax and pelvis: An osteopathic perspective
Gibbons, P., & Tehan, P. (2016)| Australia: Elsevier

Recommended Texts Brukner, S & Kahn, K. (2019) Clinical Sports Medicine Volume 1 5th ed. New York, US: McGraw-Hill Education DeStefano, L. (2017). Greenman’s Principles of Manual Medicine. Philadelphia, US: Lippincott Williams Wilkins. Magee, D. J., & Manske, R. C. (2021). Orthopedic physical assessment (7th ed.). Elsevier. Vizniak, N. A., Fairweather, L., Murray, N., Hussain, S., DeLapp, D., Eni, G., Davidson, T., & Hedrich, T. (2022). Evidence Informed Orthopedic Conditions: 300+ Patient Centred Principles and Best Practices. Professional Health Systems Incorporated

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
HCOP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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