This unit, Patient, practitioner and health system 2, continues to focus on the application of their skills and knowledge to different patient populations with a focus on pregnancy, the adolescent and young patient. Students will consider psychopathlogies relevant to osteopathic practice by identifying the common conditions affecting the Australian population. In this unit students will also investigate patients expectations and experiences of osteopathic care.
Prerequisites
HMH7101 - Patient, Practitioner and Health System 7
Co-requisites
HMH7902 - Evidence for Practice 8
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Evaluate the physiological, anatomical, functional and psychosocial changes of the paediatric, adolescent, and obstetric patient. | ||
| 2. | Appraise the symptoms of the most prevalent psychopathologies affecting the Australian population | ||
| 3. | Investigate patient expectations, access and experience of osteopathic care |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Identify the symptoms of the most prevalent psychopathologies effecting the Australian population (equivalent to 3000 words) | 30% |
| Test | Two Quizzes (1 hour each) | 30% |
| Performance | Contribution and group collaboration in problem based learning classes (equivalent to 2000 words) | 20% |
| Presentation | Problem based learning presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | 20% |
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