Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 6

Unit code: HBO2006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
HBO1001 - Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 1; and
HBO1003 - Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 3
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Biomedical Science for Osteopathy 6 expands the students' knowledge of biomedical sciences through application of fundamental principles to the brain, cranial nerves and spinal cord. Patients presenting in osteopathic practice tend to seek care for pain and neurological disturbances, so an understanding of pain processing and neurology is essential.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Outline the gross and microscopic anatomy of the brain, cranial nerves & spinal cord;
  2. Explain the key physiological mechanisms underpinning the function of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System, including relevant pain and pharmacological considerations; and
  3. Conceptually map the epidemiology, pathoanatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of common neurological conditions.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

The Test evaluates key concepts of the anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS), providing timely feedback to students at end of week one of the block.?The Group Presentation requires students to work collaboratively to present a common condition affecting the CNS, during class. The Case Study Analysis is an integrated assessment based on a short CNS clinical case vignettes, in which students respond to multiple-format questions ranging from MCQs to short answer. The Multi-Station Lab Exercise assesses students' knowledge of CNS anatomy, function and neurological conditions using specimens, histology slides and models explored in their laboratory classes and workshops.

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
Test (online) (40mins)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Group Presentation (15mins)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 35%
Case study analysis (2 hours)
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 35%
Multi-station lab exercise (50mins)

Required reading

Clinically oriented anatomy
Moore, K.L., Dalley, A.F. & Agur, A.M.R (2017)| Philadelphia, US: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Understanding pathophysiology
Craft, J.A (ed), Gordon, C., Huether, S., McCance, K., Brashers, V., Rote, N (2019)| Australian and NZ edition St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn, K (2018)| USA: Pearson Higher ed
Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook
Marieb, E.N. & Brito, S (2017)| Great Britain: Pearson Education Limited

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

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