This unit aims to prepare students to be ready as a treating practitioner under supervision in the VU Teaching Clinics for the Clinical Practice units of the HMHO Masters. It aims to integrate the skills and knowledge developed in the previous Clinical Skills, Biomedical Science for Osteopathy, Evidence Based Practice for Osteopathy, and Patient & Health System units using Case Based Learning and patient simulation. Students will also be observing and reflecting on clinical practice in the VU Teaching Clinics.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBS3005
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Exhibit clinical reasoning for patient management that draws on an understanding of clinical skills, evidence for practice, biomedical sciences and the biopsychosocial factors influencing a case presentation; | ||
2. | Appraise biopsychosocial determinants of health and pain experience to integrate suitable screening procedures into patient management; | ||
3. | Articulate the Clinical Practice Guidelines pertinent to Osteopathic clinical practice; and | ||
4. | Formulate osteopathic management plans for patients with a variety of health complaints. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Case Study | Case-based learning worksheet and presentation (group work) | 20% |
Test | Clinical guidelines online test | 10% |
Practicum | Clinical entrance practical exam (30mins) | 50% |
Report | Completed clinical observation workbook with written reflection on patient observations (hurdle) | 20% |
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