Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 4 empowers students with knowledge of targeted exercise programs for musculoskeletal complaints in the peripheral joints. Students will explore the role of an osteopath in the management of mental health disorders. Public health principles represent the final focus of this unit and students will have the opportunity to consider the role of nutrition in various osteopathic patient presentations.
Prerequisites
HMO7002 - Applied Clinical Theory and Skills 2
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Articulate the symptoms and reflect on the implications for Osteopathic management of the most prevalent psychopathologies affecting the Australian population; | ||
| 2. | Adapt principles of nutrition to the management of osteopathy patients and critically reflect on the implications for the individual; and | ||
| 3. | Formulate and interpret exercise management programs to support the rehabilitation of patient complaints with a focus on the peripheral regions. |
Assessment
Assessment task 1 and 4 will require students to utilise their skills in musculoskeletal rehabilitation with a focus on the peripheries and apply them to patient presentations that are common in osteopathic practice. In assessment task 2 and 3, students will use their theoretical knowledge of prevalent psychopathologies and nutritional deficiencies that present in osteopathic practice and discuss the appropriate management and referral of these patients.
To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend 80% of all practical classes for essential skill development as per AOAC expectations. The Practical Test is a hurdle assessment and 50% constitutes a pass grade for this assessment.
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Written patient handout (1000 words) (Group) | 10% |
| Report | Case analysis (1500 words) | 35% |
| Project | Oral Presentation (12 mins) & patient referral letter (500 words per letter) (Group) | 25% |
| Test | Practical test (30mins) | 30% |
Required reading
Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries Vol 1, 5th ed
Brukner, P, & Khan, K, (Eds.) (2019)
McGraw-Hill
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